Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Structure fire - 2602 Taylor Street East
September 30, 2019 - 1:40 pm
At approximately 1:00 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from a multi-unit housing facility located at 2602 Taylor Street East.
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, fire crews observed heavy black smoke exiting the building in the area of two units. Fire crews immediately made entry to the unit believed to be the source, quickly locating, attacking, and extinguishing a fire in the laundry room; there was no further extension of the fire found.
Occupants of the building had self-evacuated prior to the arrival of the first responding fire engine and firefighters performing searches of the area did not locate any remaining occupants or pets inside.
Fire crews have established ventilation and are using electric fans to clear the structure of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide.
A fire investigator is on scene working to confirm a cause. A damage estimate is not available at this time.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this fire.
2 Vehicle Collision requires Rescue on College Drive.
September 28, 2019 - 1:19 pm
2 Vehicle Collision requires Rescue on College Drive.
At 09:26 this afternoon The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a collision between a Truck and a SUV at the intersection of College Drive and Preston Avenue.
An Engine a Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief were dispatched and responded to the scene.
First crews arrived on scene and found a collision had occurred between a truck and a SUV resulting in a rollover leaving the SUV on its side. Crews made contact with the occupant of the SUV and stabilized the vehicle. Once the van was safely stabilized Fire Department Paramedics were able to access and provide initial care for the lone elderly female occupant. Hydraulic Rescue tools were used to remove the windshield and the roof to free the occupant who was then transported to hospital for further evaluation.
Once the rescue was complete the scene was left in the care of Saskatoon City Police.
Fire crews battle apartment fire
September 28, 2019 - 11:55 am
At approximately 2:23 a.m. Sept. 28, 2019 The Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire in a apartment on the 500 block of Ave X. S. Three engines, one ladder company, one rescue and one battalion chief were dispatched to the call. On route fire crews were able to see heavy smoke in the area. Once on scene crews found the third and fourth floor balconies fully involved with fire. Crews quickly deployed hand lines and began with a transitional fire attack hitting the fire from the exterior. The initial attack suppressed the fire quickly and allowed fire crews to gain access to the interior of the involved apartment suites to continue suppression efforts and search for any victims. The fire was under control in 1 hour and crews searched the remaining suites and attic areas for fire extension and determined the fire was extinguished.
A Fire investigator was called to the scene and is working to determine a cause of the fire, at this time a damage estimate was not available.
Witnesses on scene stated one male jumped from the third floor balcony of the involved suite before fire crews arrived. He was immediately transported by ambulance with undetermined injuries.
Fire crews battle apartment fire
September 28, 2019 - 5:32 am
At approximately 2:23 a.m. Sept. 28, 2019 The Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire in a apartment on the 500 block of Ave X. S. Three engines, one ladder company, one rescue and one battalion chief were dispatched to the call. On route fire crews were able to see heavy smoke in the area. Once on scene crews found the third and fourth floor balconies fully involved with fire. Crews quickly deployed hand lines and began with a transitional fire attack hitting the fire from the exterior. The initial attack suppressed the fire quickly and allowed fire crews to gain access to the interior of the involved apartment suites to continue suppression efforts and search for any victims. The fire was under control in 1 hour and crews searched the remaining suites and attic areas for fire extension and determined the fire was extinguished.
A Fire investigator was called to the scene and is working to determine a cause of the fire, at this time a damage estimate was not available.
Witnesses on scene stated one male jumped from the third floor balcony of the involved suite before fire crews arrived. He was immediately transported by ambulance with undetermined injuries.
Motor Vehicle Collision - Semi Tractor-Trailer vs. Cube Van
September 27, 2019 - 1:04 pm
At approximately 11:27 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle collision between a semi tractor-trailer and a cube van on Highway 12. It was reported that one of the vehicles involved was transporting chemicals at the time of the collision.
Two fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one haz-mat unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a semi tractor-trailer that had collided with the rear of a cube van, resulting in a significantly large debris field. Haz-mat technicians worked on scene to confirm that the chemical being transported was five 45-gallon barrels of acetone; it was also confirmed that none of the chemical barrels were leaking.
There were no serious injuries, environmental impacts, or public safety risks as a result of this collision.
The Warman Fire Department also responded to assist on scene.