Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

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.

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.

At 7:21 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call for a detached garage on fire.  Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving fire crews identified two garages on fire side by side.  All responding fire crews were assigned tactical duties by the Incident Commander.  Extinguishment of the fire was initiated immediately.  The fire was brought under control at 7:35 p.m.  A Fire Investigator was notified to attend.  Fire crews checked for fire extension and hot spots.  At 7:51 p.m., fire crews and their trucks began to pack up their equipment and return to their respective fire stations.  

At 8:31 p.m., the Incident Commander turned the fire scene over to the Fire Investigator.  The fire investigation has concluded and this fire is undetermined.  Fire originated with straw bales stored between the garages.  It cannot be determined with plausible determination whether the bales were lit on fire or internal heating occurred creating an opportunity for the straw bales to reach their ignition temperature.  Damage is estimated at $70,000.

At 6:01 a.m. on July 21, 2022 the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a call for dark smoke in the area of the 1200 Block of Avenue G North.  It was unknown what was on fire.  Three fire engines, one ladder unit, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief responded.  Two sheds on fire were located in the 1200 Block of Avenue G North at 6:10 a.m.  This fire was quickly brought under control.  

A Fire Investigator was requested and an update will be provided as soon as practical.

At 6:01 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Centre received a report of a deep fryer on fire in the 2500 Block of 8th Street East on July 20, 2022.  Four fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving fire crew reported occupants evacuating a single storey restaurant.  Crews identified a deep fryer involved in fire.  Firefighters used a Class K fire extinguisher which is designed to extinguish grease fires to put the fire out.  The natural gas service was shut off for scene safety and SaskEnergy requested to attend to inspect the utility service in the event it sustained damage from the fire.  Fire was brought under control at 6:17 p.m.  

At 6:18 p.m., the Fire Investigator was dispatched to the fire scene.  The fire investigation has concluded and the fire originated in a deep fryer vent due to lack of cleaning the commercial cooking equipment.  Special suppression system serving the commercial cooking equipment did not activate and failed to discharge extinguishing product on the fire.  The fire alarm did not activate and was not activated to provide early warning to occupants and employees.  No injuries were sustained to employees, occupants or firefighters as a result of this fire.  Damage is estimated at $20,000.

The restaurant has been closed by the Saskatoon Fire Department until clean up, commercial cooking equipment, fire alarm system and the suppression system have been repaired, maintained and tested as being fully operational.  Emergency procedures will be required to be reviewed by the SFD in accordance with the National Fire Code of Canada.

An SFD Fire Inspector will follow up prior to the re-opening of the restaurant to ensure all deficiencies have been rectified.