Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The on scene fire examination has concluded and the circumstances causing the fire are undetermined.  This fire is not considered suspicious as there are a couple of potential heat sources that may have contributed its cause.  The damaged caused by this fire is estimated to be $50,000.00.

The on scene fire investigation has been completed and the cause of the fire is deemed suspicious and the file turned over to Saskatoon Police Service.  The fire damage is estimated at $8000.00.

At approximately 8:40 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision with confirmed entrapment on Avenue E North at 31st Street West. 

One fire engine, one heavy rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire crew, a Jeep Liberty transporting two occupants was confirmed to have struck a tree, trapping the female passenger inside. Firefighters immediately disconnected the battery and began preparing the vehicle for the extrication process. Fire crews initiated extrication using hydraulic rescue tools, removing the passenger side door and clearing access to the patient.

The male driver had exited the vehicle with what are believed to be minor injuries prior to the first fire crew arriving on scene while the extricated female passenger sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries; both are being transported to hospital by ambulance for additional medical treatment.

The scene has been left in the care of the Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Garage Fire 113 Avenue M South.

At approximately 05:30 this morning, as one of the fire crews were returning from the Avenue J fire they noticed smoke in the area of 22^nd Street and Avenue P and asked Dispatch to send a truck to investigate. As Dispatch was sending the truck, an off duty police officer confirmed a garage fire on Ave. M and the call was upgraded.

Three Engines, one Ladder Company, a Rescue Unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.

The first arriving crew found a single detached garage fully involved in flames. They also had to deal with a neighboring garage in close proximity. A single hose line was deployed and a quick offensive attack was able to manage the main fire and prevent the fire’s spread to the other garage. The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes.

No occupants were found and no injuries were reported as a result of this fire.

A Fire Investigation Unit is currently on scene. This was the second garage destroyed by fire this evening.

There is no damage estimate at this time.

Garage Fire 308 Avenue J North.

At 03:12 this morning The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a dumpster was on fire on the 300 block of Avenue J N. 

A single Engine was dispatched to the incident, and discovered it was a garage that was on involved. The Incident Commander upgraded the call which added 2 Engines an Aerial Ladder and a Battalion Chief.

The first arriving crew found heavy smoke and flames coming from the double detached garage. They also had to deal with a large tree that caught fire and was dispersing burning leaves downwind. A single attack hose lines was used to protect adjacent structures until the remaining crews arrived. As the other crews arrived, the hydrant was prepped, and more attack lines were added to control the main fire. The fire was under control in 25 minutes.

An arcing power line was also a concern for the crew; City of Saskatoon light and power crews were contacted to assist with the affected power lines.

No occupants were found and no injuries were reported as a result of this fire.

A Fire Investigation Unit was called to the scene and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

There is no damage estimate at this time.