Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Water Rescue - Complete - Circle Drive Bridge
April 16, 2019 - 4:35 pm
At approximately 2:54 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a person in the water near the Circle Drive Bridge.
Two Fire Engines, one Water Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched for response. Fire Dispatchers worked with the callers on scene to obtain a description and approximate location of the individual for responding water rescue crews. The Water Rescue Unit deployed one boat onto the river for the retrieval of the lone individual.
The individual was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded its involvement in this incident.
Passenger vehicle rolled over at 8th Street and Circle Drive
April 14, 2019 - 5:36 pm
Saskatoon Fire Department received reports of two vehicle MVC just before four O'clock this afternoon. A passenger van had rolled onto its side with reports of trapped occupants and unknown injuries.
Two Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, and a Battalion Chief responded. On arrival, a van was on its side and it was immediately verified by Fire crews that the occupant had self extricated.
There were no reports of injuries from any persons involved.
Fire crews completed fluid and debris clean-up before leaving the scene.
Out of town brush fire South of Hwy. 14, East of Range Road 3074
April 13, 2019 - 4:06 pm
At approximately 12:33 this afternoon the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call from a passer by reporting a large grass/brush fire near the intersection of Hwy. 14 West and Range Road 3074. One Engine company, one Brush Truck and one Tanker Truck responded to this area. Upon leaving city limits the senior officer reported heavy smoke west of the city being blow by a strong South wind gusting to 48 kph.
On arrival the Saskatoon Fire Department crews noted fire crews from neighboring communities of Asquith and Delisle where already working on scene. All three departments established a mutual aid sectoring the fire into three zones preventing the fire from entering three separate farm yards. Strong winds continued to blow heavy smoke across Hwy. 14 for several hours reducing viability.
Currently, the fire is under control with fire operations winding down. At this time the cause of the fire is unknown and no estimated value has been determined.
Grass Fire North East of Saskatoon
April 12, 2019 - 8:18 pm
At approximately 4:15 this afternoon, The Saskatoon Fire Department received a call reporting a large grass fire North East of Saskatoon.
One Fire Engine, two Brush Trucks and two Water Tankers were dispatched to the incident.
First arriving apparatus found a large grass fire located between two residential yards. Fire crews brought the fire under control within 30 minutes. Two small out buildings were destroyed by the fire and a third out building received some fire damage. The fire was contained to approximately 5 acres.
Crews remained on scene to extinguish hot spots and perform overhaul duties.
There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire.
Early Morning Fire Damages Homes
April 12, 2019 - 7:51 am
At approximately 4:45 A.M. on Friday April 12, 2019, the Saskatoon Fire Department received one 911 call reporting a house fire at 534 Wollaston Terrace. Three engines, one aerial and one heavy rescue responded to the call and found a home and attached garage fully involved with fire.
Crews quickly began a transitional attack and were notified the home had been evacuated. The lone occupant was notified of the fire by a neighbor banging on the door of his home. Fire crews had the fire under control within twenty minutes. Crews proceeded into the home to complete their search and extinguish any remaining fire. Heat from the fire also caused damages to the neighboring home by melting the exterior siding. Saskatoon Fire crews had the fire out within 1 hour.
A Fire Investigator was called and is currently on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time and damage estimates have not been determined.
There were no injuries as a result of this fire.