Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Multi-vehicle collision - Highway 5 at Highway 41
May 24, 2019 - 10:37 am
At approximately 9:11 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a multi-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer unit at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 41.
Two fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, and one battalion were immediately dispatched for response.
Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews determined there to be no entrapment or hazardous materials involved and the operational decision was made to cancel the response of the additional responding fire engine and heavy rescue unit. Two passenger vehicles, a black Chevrolet Silverado and a black Ford Edge, were significantly damaged as a result of the collision. A third passenger vehicle, a red Ford Escape, and a tractor-trailer unit also sustained minor damage from the collision. Fire crews performed fluid and debris clean-up on scene.
There were no serious injuries reported as a result of this collision.
The Saskatoon Fire Department has now concluded its involvement in this incident.
Multiple storage structures on fire - 400 block Avenue T South
May 23, 2019 - 6:01 pm
At approximately 4:08 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received an initial 911 call reporting a fence on fire in the 400 block of Avenue T South. One fire engine was dispatched for response. Several additional 911 calls reported multiple shed-like storage structures on fire at this same location. Two additional fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were also dispatched to respond.
Upon arrival, fire crews observed multiple sheds and trees on fire with heavy smoke exiting the yards of 454 and 452 Avenue T South. Fire crews, with support from the Saskatoon Police Service, began evacuating the affected properties and securing the area.
An on-board water supply from a fire engine allowed for an immediate attack on the fire, while additional fire crews laid hose lines and connected to hydrants nearby. Utility technicians were requested to examine the area, as downed lines were present on the fire scene. Fire crews had the fire under control in less than 20 minutes.
A fire investigator is working to determine a cause. A damage estimate is not available at this time.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.
Properly storing and disposing of smoking materials
May 22, 2019 - 2:55 pm
- Keep smoking materials well out of the reach of children,
- Always use a deep ashtray or metal container with a lid to dispose of smoking materials, keeping it a safe distance from anything combustible,
- Never discard smoking materials in vegetation, mulch, peat moss, potted plants, leaves, grasses, or other easily combustible materials, and
- Douse smoking materials in water or sand to ensure they are safely out.
- Cigarettes,
- Cigars,
- Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), otherwise known as vape pens,
- Drug paraphernalia, and
- Lighters and matches.
In recent months there has been a noticeable increase in fires resulting from the improper or inadequate storage and disposal of smoking materials; this is of immediate concern to the Saskatoon Fire Department.
Residents are reminded to:
Smoking materials include, but are not limited to:
NOTE: Although electronic cigarettes do not produce a visible flame or ember, fires have occurred while being used, charged, and transported. Never leave charging electronic cigarettes unattended and always be cautions while they are in use.
Smoking material fires are preventable fires; be sure to properly put it out.
In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Reported structure fire - 1037 Mahoney Avenue
May 22, 2019 - 9:08 am
At approximately 1:10 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible house on fire at 1037 Mahoney Avenue. Fire dispatchers worked with the caller to obtain more information for responding fire crews, identifying that flame could be seen coming from the deck of the house.
Three fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched for response.
Fire crews arrived on scene in less than four minutes to find a residential bi-level with visible smoke and flames coming from an attached deck. The fire was quickly extinguished using the on-board water supply from the fire engine.
As a precaution, fire crews searched all levels of the house and confirmed there to be no remaining occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire. Ventilation was conducted to clear the house and surrounding area of remaining smoke.
A fire investigator has found the cause of the fire to be accidental in nature as a result of the improper disposal of smoking materials. Damage has been estimated at $10,000.
Smoking material fires are preventable fires; be sure to properly put it out.
Two houses sustain fire damage on Whelan Crescent
May 21, 2019 - 10:52 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at approximately 6:53 pm reporting a house fire on Whelan Crescent resulting in the dispatch of 3 engine companies, a ladder company, a rescue company and a battalion chief. The first arriving firefighters discovered two houses involved in fire and another two homes threatened to be exposed to the fire. A request was made for an additional 2 engine companies and a fire investigator.
Fire Crews advanced hose lines to combat the fire and dedicated addition lines to protect adjacent buildings under threat from the fire. The majority of fire was brought under control within a half an hour of arriving. Searches for occupants confirmed no one was inside either house. A dog was removed from one home, but unfortunately did not survive.
The fire investigator has determined the fire originated on a rear deck of one house and spread to a neighbouring house. It is suspected the improper disposal of smoking material in a planter caused this fire. Estimated damages are $750,000.00.