Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Structure Fire - 000 block of Morris Drive
September 11, 2023 - 9:00 am
At 2:40 a.m. on September 11, 2023, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call for a house on fire. They reported that occupants were evacuating. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Second caller reported the fire at the rear of the house. First arriving fire crews reported flames going through the roof. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. An offensive extinguishment was initiated by the firefighters. On the main floor, firefighters encountered heavy fire load making their advancement challenging into the structure. At 3:26 a.m. the fire was brought under control.
Two occupants, a dog and three snakes evacuated safely. No injuries to firefighters or civilians occurred as a result of this fire.
The Fire Investigator is in attendance conducting a cause and origin scene examination. Fire originated on the attached deck at the rear of the single family dwelling unit. A cause will be released as soon as practical. Damage is estimated at $200,000.
Update for fire - 600 Block Spadina Crescent East
September 10, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Fire investigation has been concluded for the structure fire in the 600 Block of Spadina Crescent East. A door was identified as having been breached to the storage room prior to the fire crew's arrival. Fire originated and was contained to the storage room. Cause has been deemed suspicious with $20,000 in damage. The Saskatoon Police Service will continue their portion of the investigation.
Structure Fire - 600 Block of 31st Street West
September 10, 2023 - 11:45 am
At 1:24 a.m. on September 10, 2023, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call for a report of a house on fire in the 300 Block of 31st Street West. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. On arrival, fire crews reported smoke coming from the rear of single family dwelling unit. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. All occupants were out of the home at the time of SFD's arrival. Fire was located in the basement.
Fire was brought under control at 1:24 a.m.
Fire Investigator was handed over the fire scene to perform a cause and origin scene examination. Fire still under investigation and will be reported as soon as practical.
Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
September 8, 2023 - 9:00 am
As a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe, the second Sunday in September of each year is formally designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. This year, Firefighters’ National Memorial Day will take place on Sunday, September 10.
“Firefighters put their lives on the line in service every day,” says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. “On Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, SFD joins cities and fire departments across the country to honour and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to commemorate their courage and unwavering dedication to serving our communities.”
The Saskatoon Fire Department will observe a moment of silence at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 10. Firefighters will be at attention on the ramps of their stations and flags at half-mast in honour of Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.
Structure Fire - 600 Block Spadina Crescent East
September 7, 2023 - 8:30 am
At 6:46 a.m. on September 7, 2023 the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a smoke smell behind a hotel structure in the 600 Block of Spadina Crescent East. The caller did not know where the smoke was coming from, one fire engine was dispatched. On arrival, fire crews identified there was a fire in a storage room at the rear of the hotel. An additional two fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Access to the storage room was gained and the fire was quickly brought under control at 7:03 a.m.
The Fire Investigator is on scene at this time and an update will be provided as soon as practical.