Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Two-alarm structure fire reported in Evergreen - Update
April 28, 2019 - 9:31 am
The fire investigation into the cause of this fire concluded late last night. It has been determined the cause of the fire was the result of the improper disposal of smoking materials into a combustible container. The Fire Investigator was able to conclude cigarettes were being butted into a plastic container.
The estimated damage to structures is $1,000,000.00.
This is the second fire in two days cause by improper disposal of cigarettes resulting in significant fire damage. The Saskatoon Fire Department urges smokers to be extremely careful disposing their cigarettes and recommends using a metal or ceramic container filled with sand or water. Avoid using planters as an ashtray as they containing peat moss which is plant material. It is not dirt and is highly susceptible to ignition when dried out.
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Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 4:34 p.m. reporting a house fire on Salloum Union in Evergreen. Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Rescue, a Ladder, and a Battalion Chief. While on route a 911 caller reported fire had spread to a second house and all occupants had evacuated.
Fire crews arrived and observed two single family residences heavily involved in fire. Incident Command initiated a second alarm calling for two additional Engines and a Fire Investigator.
Upon confirming all occupants were evacuated, defensive fire attack was ensued to apply water from the exterior and to protect neighbouring properties. Large hose streams were used to confront the advanced stages of fire growth in these two houses. By 5:20 p.m. crews were able to enter the buildings to begin interior firefighting efforts.
Fire crews remain on scene and fire investigation has begun.
Structure Fire in Stonebridge - Update
April 27, 2019 - 8:06 pm
The fire investigation has wrapped up on Langlois Way. The fire originated on an exterior balcony while the cause of the fire was determined to be smoking materials improperly discarded into a flower pot. The structure is a six unit, three storey townhouse. Heavy fire, smoke and water damage were sustained to three units.
Estimated damage to the building $1,000,000.00.
Saskatoon Fire Department reminds everyone that peat moss contained in flower pots is extremely combustible when dried out and to avoid using flower pots as ashtrays.
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Fire Crews have brought the fire under control and are continuing to work on hotspots. Extensive fire damage has made access to portions of the structure a challenge.
On arrival to this incident fire crews observed a 3 storey multi-unit townhouse with a single unit fully involved in fire with fire spreading to neighbouring units. After a search for occupants, firefighters were able to confirm there were no injuries.
Fire crews remain on scene and a fire investigation has begun to determine the cause of the fire.
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Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 9:17 a.m. reporting a structure fire on Langlois Way. Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Ladder, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief.
After initial size-up of the incident, there was request for an additional Engine and a Fire Investigator.
A search of building has confirmed the building has been vacated.
Two-alarm structure fire reported in Evergreen
April 27, 2019 - 7:06 pm
Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 4:34 p.m. reporting a house fire on Salloum Union in Evergreen. Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Rescue, a Ladder, and a Battalion Chief. While on route a 911 caller reported fire had spread to a second house and all occupants had evacuated.
Fire crews arrived and observed two single family residences heavily involved in fire. Incident Command initiated a second alarm calling for two additional Engines and a Fire Investigator.
Upon confirming all occupants were evacuated, defensive fire attack was ensued to apply water from the exterior and to protect neighbouring properties. Large hose streams were used to confront the advanced stages of fire growth in these two houses. By 5:20 p.m. crews were able to enter the buildings to begin interior firefighting efforts.
Fire crews remain on scene and fire investigation has begun.
Update to fallow as more information comes available.
Structure Fire in Stonebridge - Update
April 27, 2019 - 11:10 am
Fire Crews have brought the fire under control and are continuing to work on hotspots. Extensive fire damage has made access to portions of the structure a challenge.
On arrival to this incident fire crews observed a 3 storey multi-unit townhouse with a single unit fully involved in fire with fire spreading to neighbouring units. After a search for occupants, firefighters were able to confirm there were no injuries.
Fire crews remain on scene and a fire investigation has begun to determine the cause of the fire.
Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 9:17 a.m. reporting a structure fire on Langlois Way. Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Ladder, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief.
After initial size-up of the incident, there was request for an additional Engine and a Fire Investigator.
A search of building has confirmed the building has been vacated.
Fire crews are remain on scene.
Structure fire in Stonebridge
April 27, 2019 - 10:28 am
Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 9:17 a.m. reporting a structure fire on Langlois Way. Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Ladder, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief.
After initial size-up of the incident, there was request for an additional Engine and a Fire Investigator.
A search of building has confirmed the building has been vacated.
Fire crews are remain on scene.
Update to follow.