Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At 5:59 a.m. on March 11, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Center received a report of a structure fire in the 4000 block of Taylor Street East.  Dispatched to the fire scene were three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief.  First arriving fire crews reported a single family dwelling unit with an attached garage that was fully involved.  Flames were visible through the roof.  All incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties.  Utilities were requested to be shut down for scene safety.  At 6:26 a.m., the roof of the garage collapsed.  Fire crews continue to extinguish the fire from exterior vantage points.  

Fire crews and the Fire Investigator remain on scene at this time.  An update will be provided once available.  

SFD requests that motorists and pedestrians avoid this area to allow for a safe working environment for emergency personnel.

The structure fire in the 200 block of Avenue K North has been structurally compromised by fire.  Our Fire Investigator is unable to perform a cause and origin fire scene examination for safety reasons.  The cause and origin of the fire is undetermined.  Damage is estimated at $200,000.  Utilities are being safely removed and the structure will be taken down in a controlled manner by an excavation company later this afternoon.  Fencing will be erected around the property to keep person(s) out of the area.  Our Fire Investigator will be following up with an order to remedy requiring that the fire debris be removed, the foundation hole be filled in and the site levelled.

Once the structure is taken down and the site secured this afternoon, the Fire Investigator will turn the property over to the property owner.

If any one has information about this fire, please contact our partners at the Saskatoon Police Service at (306) 975-8300.

At 4:32 a.m. on February 27, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Communications Center received a report of a structure on fire in the 200 block of Avenue K North.  Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving fire crews reported a boarded up single family dwelling unit with heavy smoke showing.  All incoming crews were assigned tactical duties.  Fire was identified in the basement.  Suppression of the fire was initiated from the exterior.  Fire was extending throughout the structure to its roof.  At 5:23 a.m., flames were visible on the main floor and attic.  Utilities were shut down for scene safety.  This fire continues to be extinguished from the exterior.

Firefighters remain on the scene at this time.  Extremely cold weather conditions have been challenging for fire crews and equipment.  

The Fire Investigator was requested and is on scene at this time.  More information will be provided as soon as practical.

Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to safely conduct their operations.

At 2:26 a.m. on February 22, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to an alarm monitoring company reporting a signal received for a building in the 600 Block of Saskatchewan Crescent West.  Three fire engines and one ladder truck were dispatched.  First arriving fire crew could hear the sprinkler alarm ringing.  Smoke was visible and water was flowing on the second floor.   Fire crews located an extinguished fire in the ceiling space of a suite.  A fire investigator was requested to attend.  

The fire investigation has concluded.  The fire originated in the ceiling space of a suite.  Cause of the fire was accidental from work being performed in the ceiling space the day before.  Smoldering insulation ignited the wood truss above the drywall.  Enough heat was generated to melt the sprinkler pipe which caused the water flow alarm to provide an audible alert within the building and send a signal to the alarm monitoring company.  Water flowing from the melted sprinkler pipe, extinguished the fire.  Fire and water damage is estimated at $500,000.

There were no injuries as a result of this fire.

For immediate release: February 5, 2024

The fire that occurred on the 3800 block of Diefenbaker Drive on February 4th, 2024 has concluded and the the cause of the fire is undetermined. Fire damage is estimated at $200,000.