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Saskatoon Fire Department responds to Car and Garage fire on 113th Street West
September 18, 2019 - 7:53 am
Saskatoon Fire Department responds to Car and Garage fire on 113th Street West
At approximately 5:20 AM the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a car and nearby garage on fire on 113th Street West.
3 Fire Engines, 1 Rescue Unit, 1 Aerial Ladder Truck, and 1 Battalion Chief responded.
Upon arrival fire crews found 2 vehicles fully involved as well as the exterior of the garage.
Crews performed a quick attack and had the fire under control in under 10 minutes.
A Fire Investigator was called, and the fire is under investigation.
There were no injuries reported.
Damages are estimated at 40,000 dollars.
Fire On Roof at 300 Confederation Dr
September 17, 2019 - 12:30 am
Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 11:23 pm reporting smoke and a burning smell at the Anytime Fitness at 300 Confederation Dr.
Four Engine companies, one ladder truck, one heavy rescue truck and a battalion chief were dispatched. On arrival crews found light smoke in the building and observed that the building was being re - roofed, fire crews accessed the roof with ground ladders and an ladder truck. A small fire was found on the roof and it was extinguished. Fire crews used axes and a chain saw to check for fire extension on the roof and no further fire was found. A electric fan was used to remove the remaining smoke from the building.
The fire is under investigation and there is no damage estimate at this time.
Early morning Garage fire
September 16, 2019 - 7:13 am
At 5:48 am this morning, the Saskatoon fire department received multiple 911 calls reporting a garage on fire behind 1713 ave G north. Three engine companies, one ladder truck, a heavy rescue truck and battalion chef were dispatched to the scene.
Enroute crews reported seeing flames and smoke coming from the area.
On arrival a garage was found to be fully involved along with a large spruce tree and multiple other trees in the back yard. Fire crews preformed a quick attack with multiple lines prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes.
City electrical was called to deal with down power lines. Two neighboring garages received damage as a result of the fire.
A fire investigator was called to the scene, the fire is currently under investigation.
There is no damage estimates and no injuries occurred as a result of this fire.
House Fire In Silverwood Area
September 9, 2019 - 1:23 am
At 10:37 PM, Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a house fire on Verbeke Court. Three Engines, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched.
Crews arrived on scene to find light smoke still showing and fire damage to the exterior of the garage. Prior to the Departments arrival, a neighbor was able to use his garden hose to prevent the fire from spreading and getting into the attic space. A hose line was immediately deployed by Firefighters and used to completely extinguish and cool any remaining fire and hot spots.
Firefighters verified all occupants were safe and uninjured while another crew searched inside the garage and attic space for fire extension. Fortunately, the majority of the damage sustained was limited to the exterior of the structure. The home next door also sustained damage on its exterior due to close proximity to the heat and flames.
A Fire Investigator was called to the scene, the cause is undetermined at this time. The estimated damage is $50,000 which includes the damage to the exterior of the second house. No injuries occurred due to this incident.
Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a basement apartment fire on Confederation Drive
August 29, 2019 - 10:31 pm
Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a basement apartment fire on Confederation Drive
At 07:20 this evening The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a basement fire on the 700 block of Confederation Drive.
Three Engines an Aerial Ladder a Heavy Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.
First arriving crews arrived and found a 3 storey residential apartment building with some occupants evacuating. Crews found smoke in the hallways and entered to evacuate the building and search for possible trapped occupants. Crews located and extinguished a fire that was confined to one of the suites in the basement.
Power ventilation fans was used to clear the smoke from the building before the occupants could be allowed to return to their suites.
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 is currently under investigation.
Damages are estimated at $10,000.