Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

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.

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.  

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.

A Fire Investigator has determined that the fire at 130 Avenue U South was accidental in nature as a result of a faulty electrical receptacle. A short in the wiring configuration subsequently resulted in the ignition of a nearby mattress. Damage has been estimated at $80,000.

Fire Investigators have since cleared the scene and the Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded its involvement in this incident.

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At approximately 12:56 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a mattress on fire in an upstairs bedroom of a residential house located at 130 Avenue U South.

Three Fire Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, one Aerial Ladder Truck, one Fire Investigation Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival, all occupants had self-evacuated from the residence with no reported injuries or complications. Utility technicians were requested to shut off services to the house, creating a safer work environment for fire crews.

Smoke was observed exiting a second storey window as an attack group made entry into the house; a mattress located in an upper level bedroom was quickly located, removed, and extinguished. Fire crews performed searches of each level in the house, finding no remaining occupants, pets, or extension of the fire. 

Fire Investigators are on scene working to determine a cause. A damage estimate is not available at this time.

At approximately 12:56 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a mattress on fire in an upstairs bedroom of a residential house located at 130 Avenue U South.

Three Fire Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, one Aerial Ladder Truck, one Fire Investigation Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival, all occupants had self-evacuated from the residence with no reported injuries or complications. Utility technicians were requested to shut off services to the house, creating a safer work environment for fire crews.

Smoke was observed exiting a second storey window as an attack group made entry into the house; a mattress located in an upper level bedroom was quickly located, removed, and extinguished. Fire crews performed searches of each level in the house, finding no remaining occupants, pets, or extension of the fire. 

Fire Investigators are on scene working to determine a cause. A damage estimate is not available at this time.