Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 12:17 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a possible hazardous concern in a suite on the second floor of a multi-unit apartment complex on Pendygrasse Road.

One Fire Engine was dispatched to investigate the concern. Upon arrival, it was determined that to ensure public safety and that of responders, additional crews would be required; dispatched were one Haz-Mat Unit, one Decontamination Unit, one Mobile Command Unit, one Aerial Ladder Truck, and one Battalion Chief.

Before making entry to the suite, a plan for ventilation of the complex was established. Haz-Mat crews made entry to the suite in question and found there to be no hazards to the public or the environment. 

There will be no additional information provided in relation to this incident.

At approximately 01:30 the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting smoke in a house at 210 Ave E North. Three engine companies, one ladder truck, a heavy rescue and a Battalion Chief responded to the call.  On arrival three people were waiting outside for the fire department. Fire crews entered the house and found a fire in the basement which they quickly extinguished.

No injuries were reported at this fire.

 The fire is under investigation and there is no damage estimate at this time.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:20 a.m. reporting a mobile home fire at Leisureland trailer park.  Dispatched to the scene were five fire apparatus, including a water tanker.  The first arriving officer observed heavy smoke and considerable amount of flame from within the home.  Once assured there were no occupants, fire crews committed to protecting neighbouring buildings and delivering water into the home.

An additional water tanker was dispatched to assist with water delivery to the scene.  Incident command also requested a backhoe to assist with pulling apart the mobile home to gain access to hidden and inaccessible parts of the structure. 

Fire crews remain on scene and continue to extinguish hot spots.

There is no damage estimate or fire cause at this time.

Pet Rescued from House Fire at 1136 Elliot Street.

At 3:45 this afternoon The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house was on fire with smoke coming from the front door at 1136 Elliot Street. 

Three Engines, an Aerial Ladder, a Heavy Rescue Truck, and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.

First crews arrived in four minutes and found a single storey residential home with smoke coming from the front and left side of the structure.  Crews used attack hose lines and entered the back of the home to conduct a search.  Once inside, crews found a fire in the basement.  A thorough rescue search was conducted while continuing to extinguish areas involved in fire. 

One cat was rescued from the home and another cat was found deceased. The initial fire was brought under control in eighteen minutes.  Occupants were not in the home at the time of the fire.

Crews worked to extinguish any remaining hot spots and used ventilation fans to clear the remaining smoke.  Utility technicians were called to the scene to disconnect the gas and power to the home.

A Fire Investigation Unit was called to the scene and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

Damages are estimated at $ 50,000.