Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At 4:24 a.m., on September 2, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 100 Block of Kellins Crescent.  Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, a shed and fence were fully involved.  First arriving fire crews identified that two fire engines could handle the fire and all other incoming crews were returned to their stations.  The fire was brought under control at 4:36 a.m.  The Fire Investigator was requested to attend.  Fire caused $5000 in damage, originated with the fence and spread to the shed.  This fire is considered suspicious.  

The SFD Fire Investigator was made aware of two other fires that were small but of interest due to the time lines.  

A fire was investigated in the 500 Block of Delayen Crescent which occurred at 12:33 a.m. on September 2, 2022.  This fire caused $1000 damage to a fence.  The fire is considered suspicious.  Incident 22-14545

A third fire was investigated behind a commercial building in the 1700 Block of Preston Avenue which occurred at 2:48 a.m. on September 2, 2022.  This fire was extinguished on fire crew's arrival.  It was an evergreen tree that was damaged by fire.  This fire is considered suspicious.  Incident 22-14546

These fires will be followed up by the Saskatoon Police Service.

If anyone has any information or evidence related to these fires, please contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300.

At 08:26 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022 the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a 9-1-1 call reporting dark gray smoke coming from a mobile home on the 200 block of Grant Street. Three engines, one ladder, one rescue truck and one battalion chief were dispatched.

Upon arriving, fire crews observed a mobile home fully involved in fire. The fire crew began extinguishing the flames and a search of the interior was conducted with no one found within the residence. Fire suppression continued and the fire was brought under control at 09:07 p.m.

An SFD Fire Investigator was requested to perform a fire cause and origin scene examination. The fire investigator attending identifies that presently the fire is still under investigation, and a cause has not yet been determined.

No injuries occurred at this incident.

The fire damage is estimated at  $200,000 dollars.

At 9:20 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a 9-1-1 call requesting fire crews check the levels of carbon monoxide (CO) inside a 6-unit townhouse. The previous evening, a CO alarm sounded in the townhouse and one occupant woke up feeling dizzy in the morning. One fire engine, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the 1100 block of McKercher Drive. 

First arriving fire crews identified elevated CO levels within one of the units. Fire crews expanded the CO testing to other suites, finding variances of 12-100 ppm in the affected townhouse. SaskEnergy was requested to attend. 

During the initial search of the townhouse, fire crews found three persons exhibiting signs of CO exposure during initial contact. The persons were immediately moved outdoors where SFD paramedics continued their assessment. The occupants’ CO levels returned to normal once they were exposed to fresh air. No one was transported to hospital.

Fire crews began ventilation with fans and began a search for the source of the CO.  The CO was found to be coming from a natural gas water heater that was not burning efficiently. SaskEnergy shut down the gas meter and SFD continued ventilation. CO levels began decreasing immediately. 

The gas services were locked off to the affected unit. SaskEnergy continued to assist fire crews and at 11:18 a.m. the readings for CO were down to zero. Fire crews left the scene in the control of SaskEnergy and returned to their station.

SFD would like to remind everyone that a CO is a invisible killer and a CO concern can occur at any time of the year. Early symptoms of CO exposure include feeling lightheaded, tired or dizzy. If you or another person experience these symptoms, everyone – including pets – should leave the affected area immediately and find a space outdoors where you can safely call 9-1-1.

As of July 1, 2022, the Province of Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, through the Construction Codes Act, require CO alarms to be installed in every home. A CO alarm will alert you if dangerous levels of CO are accumulating.

For additional information about carbon monoxide safety, visit saskatoon.ca/carbonmonoxide.

On August 23, 2022 at 2:33 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a garage on fire.  Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, the first arriving fire crews reported a garage with flames showing.  All incoming fire crews were assigned their duties by the Incident Commander.  The fire was brought under control at 3:10 a.m.  A Fire Investigator was requested.

The fire investigation has concluded.  Cause of the fire is suspicious with $50,000 in damage being sustained to a fence and the garage.  Fire originated from the fence and extended to the double detached garage.

If anyone has information relating to this fire, please call the Saskatoon Police Service at (306) 975-8300.