Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

On April 22, 2024, at 9:58 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a dryer fire in the 100 block of 105th Street West.  All occupants reported they were evacuating.  Upon arrival, fire crews reported smoke showing from the front of the two storey condo unit.  A dryer fire with flame showing was extinguished by firefighters using a water pump tank.  

Fire was brought under control at 10:08 p.m. 

One male was checked for smoke inhalation by the ambulance service and was not taken to hospital.  Two other occupants did not need medical attention.  The occupants were temporarily re-housed due to smoke in the unit.  

Fire Investigator was called to conduct a scene examination.  Cause of the fire was mechanical failure.  Damage is estimated at $5,000.

At 9:31 a.m. on April 12, 2024 the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to a report of a vehicle on fire on the driveway of a single family dwelling unit in the 10 block of Moxon Crescent.  One fire engine responded to the fire.  On arrival, fire crews identified an engine compartment of a vehicle involved in fire.  The heat from the fire caused damage to the attached garage in the proximity of the heat.  Fire caused minor damage to the garage.  A Fire Investigator was requested to attend.

The fire investigation has concluded.  Cause of the fire is accidental from an extension cord plugged into the vehicle overheating and igniting.  Origin of the fire has been identified as an extension cord plugged into the block heater.  Damage is estimated at $15,000 to the vehicle and the garage.

With warm weather comes a friendly reminder from the SFD to unplug any exterior extension cords that are designed for below zero weather.  They are heavily insulated and can overheat in warmer temperatures.

No injuries were sustained to citizens or firefighters as a result of this fire. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to a report of a fire in Gabriel Dumont Park at 8:36 a.m. 

Firefighters arrived at the scene and found the wooden pedestrian walkway on fire. The crew was able to extinguish the fire and turned the scene over to the Fire Investigator at 10:05 a.m.

Upon investigation, the Fire Investigator concluded the cause of the fire to be undetermined. Signs of an abandoned encampment were present in the immediate area. 

The Fire Investigator has turned the scene back over to the City of Saskatoon Facilities Department. The walkway has sustained severe structural damage and will be closed until an assessment and repairs can be made. Pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and follow signage directing them to use an alternate route until the walkway is reopened.