Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Haz-Mat Response - Suspicious Substance - 115 Avenue H South
November 13, 2019 - 12:54 pm
At approximately 11:22 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department and Emergency Management Organization were alerted by the Saskatoon Police Service to a suspicious substance found in a mail processing facility located at 115 Avenue H South.
One fire engine, one haz-mat unit, one decontamination unit, one mobile command unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response.
Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, two employees of the facility that had come into contact with the substance were placed into isolation and the facility was evacuated and secured. The Emergency Management Organization notified the Saskatoon Public Schools Division and brought a representative on site to ensure operations with a nearby school were not affected. On arrival of the haz-mat unit and decontamination unit, a plan was established and crews prepared for entry to the facility; haz-mat crews performed tests of the substance involved and quickly confirmed it to be non-hazardous.
The Saskatoon Police Service restricted traffic in the area for the duration of this incident. The Saskatoon Fire Department and the Emergency Management Organization have concluded on scene and the facility has been turned back over to management.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident and there is no risk to public safety.
Haz-mat Response - 225 Betts Avenue
November 6, 2019 - 11:41 am
At approximately 8:51 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department and Emergency Management Organization were alerted by the Saskatoon Police Service to a suspicious package containing an unknown substance in a commercial retail warehouse located at 225 Betts Avenue.
One fire engine, one haz-mat unit, one decontamination unit, one mobile command unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response.
Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed incident details and placed two employees and two police officers into isolation as a precaution. The affected area was confined to the back shipping and receiving room; the Saskatoon Police Service restricted entry to the building and all customers who had been shopping at the time were instructed to shelter in place.
Available information had indicated the possibility of a hazardous substance within the package. Haz-mat crews prepared for entry and began conducting tests of the unknown substance. All tests produced negative results and were confirmed to be non-hazardous. The individuals who had been placed into isolation were released and all customers were permitted to exit the building.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident and there is no risk to public safety.
The Saskatoon Fire Department and the Emergency Management Organization have concluded on scene and this incident has been left with the Saskatoon Police Service.
Fire in fireworks business on Central Avenue
November 6, 2019 - 2:16 am
On Tuesday Nov. 5th, 2019 at approximately 9:12 p.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a structure fire in the 900 blk of Central Ave. Callers reported smoke coming from a fireworks business. A total of 5 engines, 1 heavy rescue, 1 aerial ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator responded through out the duration of the incident. Initial arriving crews found smoke coming from the roof and front of the building. Crews made on offensive interior attack in an attempt to locate the seat of the fire. Once crews were inside they encountered heavy smoke and reported zero visibility and had to deal with the fireworks exploding all around them. The building gas and power were disconnected as a precaution. Police blocked off the streets around the fire scene and neighbouring businesses were also evacuated. The stubborn fire was under control in 2 hrs and 19 minutes.
A fire investigator is currently on scene trying to determine a cause. At this time no damage estimate is available.
There were no injuries as a result of this fire.
Duplex fire in Fairhaven area
November 2, 2019 - 5:10 pm
Just after 3:00 this afternoon, Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of house on fire at the 100 Block of Olmstead Road, in the Fairhaven area. Three Engines, one Rescue Unit, one Ladder Company, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched.
On arrival, the first crew noted heavy smoke exiting a basement window from the rear of one side of the structure. It was reported on scene that all occupants from both residences had self-evacuated before arrival of Fire crews. An attack hose line was used to knock down the fire and cool the interior through the rear side basement window. That allowed tenable conditions for search crews to enter the fire area for complete extinguishment and to verify there were no other occupants inside.
Once the fire was contained and under control, fans were used to clear smoke from the home. Crews ensured there was no fire extension to the upper level of the home nor the adjoining suite.
A Fire Investigator is on scene. The cause has not yet been determined and a damage estimate has not been given.
Fortunately, no injuries were sustained by anyone due to this incident.
Saskatoon Fire Department responds to an Apartment Fire at 403 Avenue P South
October 31, 2019 - 8:19 pm
Saskatoon Fire Department responds to an Apartment Fire at 403 Avenue P South
At 05:38 this evening The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an apartment was on fire at 403 Avenue P South.
Three Engines an Aerial Ladder a Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.
First arriving crews arrived and found a three storey residential apartment with smoke visible from a third level balcony. Crews entered the apartment building and encountered smoke on the third level. An evacuation and a search for possible trapped occupants was conducted. Crews found a fire on the floor inside one of the apartments. The fire was extinguished and power ventilation fans were used to clear the smoke from the building.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this fire.
A Fire Investigation Unit was called to the scene and the cause of the fire has been determined to be careless smoking.
Damages are estimated at $20,000.