Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire in the 1000 Block of Avenue F North at approximately 6:16 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. Fire crews made 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. A damage estimate is not available at this time.

At approximately 11:20 A.M. August 24, 2019 the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a garage fire at 2413 Albert Ave.  Three engines, 1 aerial, 1 heavy rescue and a battalion chief responded to the scene.  Heavy thick black smoke was reported as visible by the responding units during their response.  On arrival fire crews made a defensive attack on the fire as flames and heavy smoke exited through the roof.  Two vehicles were inside at the time of the fire along with two barrels of fuel and a tank of acetylene.  Heat from the flames also caused damage to the home, the fence and the neighbouring garage.  The garage roof collapsed into the garage during the fire.  Fire crews had the fire under control in 27 minutes.

There were no injuries as a result of this fire, a Fire Investigator is on scene.  At this time the cause of the fire has not been determined and a damage estimate is not available  yet.

At approximately 6:13 A.M. The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a 2 vehicle MVC where one vehicle was reported to have rolled on it's roof.   One engine, one heavy rescue and a battalion chief responded to this incident,  crews stabilized and de-energized the vehicle and extricated the lone occupant by removing a door using the hydraulic tools.   The occupant was checked for injuries by the fire department paramedics, no injuries where reported on scene, however the driver was transported to hospital for further evaluation.

No other injuries occurred as a result of this incident, the cause is being investigated.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded at the scene of a water rescue operation near the Victoria Boathouse.

At approximately 5:42 this evening, a firefighter-diver performing a hand search of the river's bottom located the body of a deceased male a short distance from where credible witness reports had identified his last known location as being. Upon recovery and removal of the body from the river, the scene was turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service and the Office of the Chief Coroner for further investigation.

There will be no further updates provided from the Saskatoon Fire Department in relation to this incident.

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At approximately 1:33 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a person in distress in the area of the Victoria Boathouse.

One fire engine, two water rescue units, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. Multiple river users witnessed the submersion of the individual; the initial 911 caller provided a description to fire dispatchers and remained on scene to direct fire department personnel to the individual's last known location. 

Water rescue boats equipped with sonar technology and firefighter-divers have been deployed onto the South Saskatchewan River. An immediate search has commenced to identify any abnormalities below the water's surface.

Members of the public are advised to avoid using the river in the area of the Victoria Boathouse to maintain the safety and proficiency of water rescue personnel working on scene.

This is an ongoing incident and additional information will be provided as it becomes known.  

At approximately 1:33 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a person in distress in the area of the Victoria Boathouse.

One fire engine, two water rescue units, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. Multiple river users witnessed the submersion of the individual; the initial 911 caller provided a description to fire dispatchers and remained on scene to direct fire department personnel to the individual's last known location. 

Water rescue boats equipped with sonar technology and firefighter-divers have been deployed onto the South Saskatchewan River. An immediate search has commenced to identify any abnormalities below the water's surface.

Members of the public are advised to avoid using the river in the area of the Victoria Boathouse to maintain the safety and proficiency of water rescue personnel working on scene.

This is an ongoing incident and additional information will be provided as it becomes known.