Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 6:20 this evening the Saskatoon Fire Department received several 911 calls for a apartment fire at 127 Avenue U South. Three engine companies, 1 ladder truck and one rescue truck were dispatched to the scene.  

On arrival crews found suite 204 on the second floor of the apartment fully involved with fire. Crews made a quick attack from the exterior and then entered the building. Crews removed 1 male person from the fire suite. The pt was handed over to Medavie ambulance who transported him to hospital with undetermined injuries. Crews completed a primary search of the building and evacuated several people. The fire was quickly extinguished and was contained to the fire suite, There was heavy smoke damage to the rest of the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. Preliminary estimates of damage is $250,000.

At 10:33 pm tonight a 911 call reported smoke and flames from a boarded up house at 1701 22^nd street west. Three engine companies, one ladder truck and one rescue truck were dispatched.

On arrival crews found smoke and flames coming from a basement window of the house. Crew’s made a quick attack from the exterior, while the ladder truck removed plywood from the doors. Crews entered the house and found no occupant’s, then quickly extinguished the fire in the basement.

There were no injuries at this fire.

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

The City of Saskatoon operates several storm water retention ponds in neighbourhoods throughout the City. Many residents choose to use these ponds for recreational purposes, including skating and ice hockey. It is reminded that individuals who choose to use the storm water retention ponds for recreational purposes assume all associated risk in doing so.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has been regularly testing and monitoring ice thickness at ponds around the City to verify its safety. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least 8 inches to be considered safe for public recreational use. Signage posted at each pond will indicate whether or not the pond is safe for use. Be sure to check the posted signage each time you are considering using the pond. The sign will display a “No Skating” icon until the ice has been tested and is confirmed safe for public use, at which time a “Skating Permitted” icon will be displayed on the sign.

Community members choosing to use the ponds for recreational purposes are responsible for any maintenance of the ice that may be required, including shoveling, flooding, and safety.  

For more information regarding the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy, visit www.saskatoon.ca/ponds.

It is advised that individuals always exercise an elevated level of caution when using any ice-covered body of water for recreational purposes.

In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

At approximately 4:33 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received an alert from an alarm company reporting a residential fire signal in the Victoria Place Apartments, located at 606 Victoria Avenue.

Two Fire Engines were immediately dispatched to the scene. While the responding fire crews were en-route, Fire Dispatchers made contact with a representative of the building and confirmed there to be a fire in a suite on the fourth floor. Along with the two Fire Engines already responding, one Aerial Ladder Truck, one additional Fire Engine, and a Battalion Chief were also dispatched. 

Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke exiting the multi-story apartment complex through a fourth story balcony, the fire alarm sounding, and occupants of the complex performing an evacuation. The resident of the suite had extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher before fire crews arrived. 

Heavy smoke was present, and significant ventilation was required to clear the suite and complex of smoke. The strategic decision was made to release additional fire crews from the scene, freeing up these resources to respond elsewhere in the city when necessary; however, one additional Aerial Ladder Truck was dispatched to the scene, as required, to aid in ventilating the complex. 

Fire crews have now completed the ventilation of the suite and complex using an electric fan, and have concluded their duties in relation to this incident.

A Fire Investigator remains on scene to identify a cause and determine a damage estimate. 

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.