Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house fire in the 200 Block of Avenue X South at approximately 8:18 this evening. Three Fire Engines, one Ladder Truck, one Heavy Rescue Unit, one Fire Investigation Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched to the incident.

Fire Crews arrived on scene within 4 minutes of being dispatched. Upon arrival, black smoke was seen coming from the front of the house. First arriving fire crews made a transitional attack through the basement windows of the building to knock down the fire and reduce the temperatures in the basement. Fire crews were then able to make entry into the structure and initiated an offensive fire attack. Fire fighters encountered black smoke and heat as they entered the building. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. Fire crews performed searches of each level in the house, finding no occupants or extension of the fire. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

A Fire Investigator is currently on scene working to determine a cause and a damage estimate.

At approximately 7:54 pm tonight Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a house on fire, further callers clarified that it was a garage on fire.

Three engine companies, one ladder truck, one heavy rescue truck and a battalion chief were immediately dispatched.

Upon arrival the first engine company found a garage fully involved in fire, beside the garage were approximately 40 pallets that were on fire as well. Fire crews preformed a quick attack and were able to get the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes. Fire crews spend the next 40 minutes overhauling the pallets and garage extinguishing hot spots.

No injuries were reported

A fire investigator was called to the scene and the fire is currently under investigation.

Damage is estimated to be $10,000.00

At approximately 8:27 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a duplex on fire at 1827 Avenue D North. 

Three fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire crew, heavy smoke was observed exiting the lower level of the duplex. Fire crews immediately softened the fire from the exterior before making entry to the fire suite to continue extinguishment. Firefighters shut off the gas to the house, while fire dispatchers requested utility technicians to shut off remaining utilities. Upon entry, it was determined that the reported duplex was actually a fourplex; fire crews performed searches of each of the four suites, finding no remaining occupants or pets inside.

Fire crews have established ventilation and are using electric fans to clear the fourplex of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. 

The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature; however, a fire investigator is working to confirm a cause. A damage estimate is not available at this time. 

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. 

The Saskatoon Police Service has traffic restrictions in place and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area. 

Saskatoon Fire Dept responded around 9:30 pm Monday evening for a report of a natural gas smell in the area of the 700 block of Spadina Cres E.  After investigating Fire crews found the cause of the odor came from a gas line that had been punctured in an open excavation pit beside 750 Spadina Cres. E.  The building was evacuated and the area was blocked off by Police and Fire crews.  Sask Energy was called and stopped the leak.  There were no injuries and was no damage to property. 

This year, Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6^th to October 12^th.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has made this year’s Fire Prevention Week’s theme Not every hero wears a cape. PLAN and PRACTICE your ESCAPE! This theme focuses on education around the small but important actions community members can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Escape planning and practice can help make the most of the time you have. Check and confirm that:

• You can identify two ways out of each room, especially sleeping areas,
• All doors and windows are kept clear of clutter,
• Each person in the house knows how to call 911,
• Everyone is familiar with where to meet upon safely exiting to wait for the fire department, and
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are tested monthly, with the batteries changed yearly, and the entire alarm replaced every 10 years or as needed.

When an emergency occurs, every second counts. Educating yourself on fire safety and prevention could prevent tragedy in your home.

Always remember: Not every hero wears a cape. PLAN and PRACTICE your ESCAPE!

Find additional resources and information from the NFPA on Fire Prevention Week.

In an emergency, call 911 immediately.