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Saskatoon News Releases
Multiple Overnight Garbage/Recycle Bin Fires
February 14, 2020 - 11:18 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to five separate reports of garbage or recycling bins on fire between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:45 am on February 14, 2020.
Incident Timeline:
2:30 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J South for reports of a household recycling bin on fire.
4:37 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J South for reports of a second household recycling bin on fire.
5:30 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 1400 block of Avenue M South for reports of a commercial garbage bin on fire. While on scene, firefighters are notified of two additional fires a short distance from their location.
5:41 a.m. - firefighters proceed from the 1400 block of Avenue M South to the 1400 block of Wellington Street for reports of two more commercial garbage bins on fire.
Each fire was brought under control and had a loss stopped within approximately 10 minutes of receiving notification of the incident.
All of the five garbage/recycling bin fires are considered to be suspicious in nature.
Residential Structure Fire - 1247 Avenue J South
February 14, 2020 - 9:47 am
On February 14, 2020 at approximately 4:10 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire at a home under construction at 1247 Avenue J South.
Three fire engines, one aerial ladder truck, one rescue unit, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed flames showing on the exterior of the home and initiated an immediate attack to suppress the fire. Fire crews breached an exterior door on the home, noting smoke upon entering, while additional fire crews began removing siding to check for further extension of the fire. Firefighters shut off the gas supply to the home and fire dispatchers requested the response of utility technicians to shut off remaining utilities.
Firefighters on the interior of the home proceeded to the basement where they were met with increasingly darkening smoke and a fire that continued to spread to the main level of the home. Firefighters retreated from the home to pursue an exterior attack; this involved gaining additional access by cutting into the wall of the home. Upon softening the fire from the exterior, fire crews re-entered the home to continue fire suppression from the interior. The fire was brought under control within 70 minutes of the first fire engine arriving on scene.
Fire crews established ventilation to clear the home of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. Firefighters performed searches on each level of the home, finding no further extension of the fire and confirming there to be no occupants or pets present at the time of the fire.
A fire investigator has concluded the on scene investigation and has found the fire to be accidental in nature, originating near an electrical box in the basement. Damage has been estimated at $200,000.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.
Industrial Structure Fire - Township Road 382, Corman Park
February 14, 2020 - 8:57 am
On February 14, 2020 at approximately 6:21 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an industrial structure fire at Shercom Industries Inc., located on Township Road 382 in Corman Park.
Three fire engines, one aerial ladder truck, one rescue unit, one water tanker, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. One haz-mat unit was later dispatched and placed on stand-by on scene. Two assistant chiefs have also responded to the fire scene to assume safety officer and public information officer functions on scene.
The first responding fire engine noted considerable levels of smoke while traveling to the fire scene. Upon arrival, heavy flames were visibly exiting a two storey industrial building. A representative on scene confirmed to the commanding fire officer that all employees had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Power was shut off to the building to minimize potential hazards. A water tanker is shuttling water to the fire scene while multiple firefighters are engaged in fire suppression.
There have been no reported injuries to civilian or fire personnel. Martensville Fire Department has responded and is assisting on scene.
This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided as additional information becomes known.
Early morning garage fire at 514 Sherry Place
February 13, 2020 - 5:22 am
At Approximately 03:50 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a garage fire. Three Engine Companies, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Truck and the Battalion Chief responded.
On arrival, smoke was coming from the detached garage.
Fire Crews made entry and the fire extinguished. There was no extension to the home.
A Fire Investigator was called to the scene. A cause and damage estimate has not been given. There were no reported injuries.
CORRECTION: Motor Vehicle Collision - Confirmed Entrapment, Multiple Patients
February 10, 2020 - 4:24 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes to correct the number of patients involved in this collision; the SUV involved was traveling with two occupants, not three as was previously reported.
In total, three patients from two vehicles were involved in this collision.
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At approximately 1:20 p.m. on February 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Grasswood Road. It was reported to fire dispatchers that two vehicles were involved in the collision, one vehicle was smoking, and that multiple occupants remained trapped.
Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews confirmed the entrapment of three occupants from an SUV that remained on the highway, as well as the entrapment of one occupant from a truck several metres into a field. Neither vehicle was smoking or on fire upon arrival.
Fire crews stabilized and de-energized both vehicles in preparation for the extrication process, with firefighter-paramedics performing patient assessments and providing care inside of the heavily damaged vehicles. Using hydraulic rescue tools, fire crews immediately began extrication of the SUV's three occupants. Simultaneously, fire crews successfully evacuated the truck's occupant through a rear door without the need of extrication.
Multiple patients were transported to hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The Saskatoon Fire Department has left the scene under the authority of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).