Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At 7:45 p.m. on August 10, 2022, a fire crew and fire engine were attending a community event in the area of Avenue W South.  A person approached our fire crew and stated they saw smoke coming from an apartment in the 500 Block of Avenue W South.  Our fire crew arrived at 7:46 p.m.  The police were on scene and reported a fire in the basement of this apartment complex.  An additional two fire engines, one ladder unit, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the fire.  Tactical duties were assigned to all incoming fire crews and the fire crew that was first on scene located the fire suite and reported smoke showing.  The door to the suite was locked.  Fire crews forced entry into the suite and began extinguishing a fire in a small storage room beside the suite door.  This fire was brought under control at 8:11 p.m.

No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred as a result of this fire.  The suite was vacant at the time of the fire.  Fire crews ventilated the building, to clear it of smoke and carbon monoxide that resulted from the fire.  

A Fire Investigator attended the scene and the cause has been determined as suspicious.  The Saskatoon Police will continue their portion of the investigation.  Fire originated in a small storage room causing approximately $30,000 damage to the suite.

At 10:43 p.m. on August 7, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of hearing an alarm ringing at a neighbor's property in the 200 Block of Elm Street.  It was unknown if anyone was home.  It was unknown if it was a carbon monoxide or smoke alarm ringing.  This call was dispatched as the latter to ensure enough resources would respond if need be.  Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief responded.   First arriving fire crews saw no sign of fire from the street.  Firefighters did an evaluation of the interior from the exterior.  It was determined that the door to the house needed to be breached as smoke was visible inside.  Upon forcing entry through the front door, firefighters encountered thick smoke conditions.  A small fire was located at the top of the stairwell to the basement.  The fire was quickly extinguished.  A female occupant was discovered in a bedroom and removed by firefighters.  Patient care was transferred to the ambulance service who transported the occupant to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Fire crews ventilated the structure then returned to their respective stations.

The Fire Investigator estimates the damage to be $1000 to the flooring of the structure.  It was the quick call to the fire department by the neighbor at the onset of hearing an alarm that assisted in minimizing property damage.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.  Patient status is not known at this time or the reason that the occupant was not able to self evacuate.

An update as to the cause of this fire will be reported when it is available.

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.

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.  

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.