Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

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.

At 1540 hours Incident Command determined the fire to be extinguished.  All committed fire apparatus have returned to their respective fire stations. 

At approximately 12:05 pm today Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a grass fire in the area of Highways 7 and 60.  A Brush Trucks, Water Tanker, an Engine and a Battalion Chief responded to assist scene. After an initial size up of the situation, the Incident Commander requested the dispatch of an additional Brush Truck and Water Tanker.

At approximately 12:05 pm today Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a grass fire in the area of Highways 7 and 60.  A Brush Trucks, Water Tanker, an Engine and a Battalion Chief responded to assist scene. After an initial size up of the situation, the Incident Commander requested the dispatch of an additional Brush Truck and Water Tanker.

Fire crews remain on scene. 

A Fire Investigator has ruled the cause of a fire that occurred at 143 Nordstrum Road as undetermined. The structure and its contents received extensive damage as a result of the fire; damage has been estimated at $350,000.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded its on scene investigation into this incident.

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Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls at approx. 01:40, reporting a house on fire at the rear of 143 Nordstrum Road. Three Engines, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene.

Crews arrived on scene in less than four minutes. Smoke and flame were visible from the rear of the single family house including involvement of the second storey. Incident command was notified that all occupants of the home had been evacuated.

Fire crews were faced with windy conditions which accelerated the spread of the fire into the structure and posed a risk to neighbouring houses. An exterior attack was initiated to contain and control the main body of fire and protect adjacent structures. 

Windy conditions and amount of fire involvement dictated a defensive strategy so rotation of crews was required throughout the night until conditions were safe enough to make entry. Crews remain on scene extinguishing hot spots and fire that extended into various areas of the main structure.

A Fire Investigator is on scene. Damage is extensive however an estimate is not available at this time. No injuries have been reported as a result of this fire. 

At 02:52 the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call, from the occupant of #97-219 Grant Street reporting smoke in her mobile home. Three Engines, one Ladder Company, and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.

Crews arrived on scene to find the home filled with smoke. Incident command was notified that all occupants of the home had been evacuated. With the aid of a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) firefighters investigated and determined there was no fire inside the structure. Crews turned their attention to the exterior, and after removing the surrounding skirting, discovered flames underneath the mobile home. The fire was extinguished and extension to the interior was prevented.

Ventilation was completed and the scene turned over to the Fire Investigator.

A Damage estimate is not available at this time. No injuries have been reported as a result of this fire.