Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Garage damaged by fire in the 1300 Block of Avenue E North
August 6, 2022 - 9:03 am
At 5:33 a.m. on August 6, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Communications Centre received a call of someone lighting a fire in a dumpster in the back lane. One fire engine responded to the 1300 Block of Avenue E North. On arrival, a dumpster was on fire and the heat of the fire damaged the exterior finishing of a detached garage. The Fire Investigator determined the fire is suspicious. The scene was documented and information relayed to the police service for their follow up. Damage to the garage is estimated at $1000.
If anyone has information to assist our police service with their investigations, please contact them at (306) 975-8300.
Structure fire - 100 Block of Avenue I South
August 6, 2022 - 8:55 am
At 5:27 a.m. on August 6, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department to a structure fire in the 100 block of Avenue I South. Three fire engines, one ladder unit, one rescue unit and the Battalion chief were dispatched. First arriving fire crews reported a single storey duplex on fire. Structure was reported as vacant at the time of the fire. All incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties on their arrival. Firefighters began an interior attack on the fire. Utility services were shut down for scene safety. At 5:38 a.m., the roof was identified as deflecting in a downward direction. Searches were done on both sides of the duplex to ensure no persons were inside. This fire was brought under control at 5:47 a.m.
No injuries to firefighters or civilians resulted from this fire. The fire crews have now returned to their respective stations.
Our Fire Investigator has concluded the fire investigation. Cause of the fire is suspicious. A rear door to one unit was broken into and a fire started in a closet on the main floor living room. Fire extended from the closet into the attic and roof. Damage is estimated at $150,000. Police Investigators will continue their portion of the investigation into this suspicious fire.
Vehicle rollover on Idylwyld Drive at Lorne Avenue
August 6, 2022 - 8:23 am
At 6:26 p.m. on August 5, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call for a single vehicle that had rolled over onto its roof on Idylwyld Drive at the Lorne Avenue exit. One fire engine, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief responded. On arrival, the fire crews identified a car on its roof with one driver inside suspended from the seatbelt. Fire crews stabilized the car to ensure it wouldn't move then prepared equipment to extricate the patient. Firefighters cut the seatbelt, freeing the driver and gently placed the patient on their stomach. The patient was able to safely crawl out of the vehicle through the rear driver side window. Fire crews transferred patient care to the ambulance service.
Fire in Laundry room - 400 Block of Pendygrasse Road
August 5, 2022 - 6:43 pm
At 3:06 p.m., on August 5 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call that the fire alarm in a 3 storey, multi-residential building was ringing and black smoke was coming from the laundry room. Dispatched to the fire were three fire engines, one ladder truck and one rescue unit. On arrival, fire crews reported occupants evacuating the building. First arriving fire crews entered the building and reported black smoke coming from the door serving the laundry room. Upon entering the room, a trash can on fire was extinguished. This fire was brought under control at 3:17 p.m. The Fire Investigator was requested to attend. Ventilation to remove all smoke from the building was performed. Fire crews reset the fire alarm system.
When fire crews were ready to leave the scene, the incident was turned over to the SFD Fire Investigator.
Fire Investigation has concluded. Our Fire Investigator identified an open flame device, a lighter, which was seized and taken as evidence by the police service. Investigation is ongoing as to the cause of the fire by the Saskatoon Police Service. Damage is estimated at $4000 and fire originated in a trash can in a corner of the laundry room.
Ladder Truck Performs Rescue - 200 Block of 19th Street East
July 27, 2022 - 3:19 pm
At 10:59 a.m., on July 27, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call to help a person that was suspended 40 feet in the air in the 200 Block of 19th Street East. Dispatched to the scene were one fire engine, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief. On arrival, it was identified that the ladder truck could set up and assist the person down to the ground. At 11:10 a.m. the ladder truck set up its hydraulic ladder. With two firefighters in the bucket, they were able to secure the person into the bucket and bring them safely to the ground at 11:22 a.m. The person was not injured.
At 11: 29 a.m., the ladder truck returned to its respective station.