Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Alarm Bells ringing in the 200 Block Avenue K South
May 28, 2022 - 4:45 am
On May 28, 2022 at 3:19 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call from an alarm monitoring company. The report was for a signal to the alarm company of a fire alarm activated in the 200 Block of Avenue K South. Three fire engines and a ladder truck responded to the call. On arrival, the first arriving fire crew reported a four storey building with no signs or indication of fire from the exterior. Entry was made into the building and all floors were searched and a pulled pull station in the hallway of the 2nd floor was located. This was a false alarm and a person had intentionally pulled the pull station. This person was located and the Saskatoon Police Service handled the person's misuse of the fire alarm system. Fire crews reset the fire alarm and ensured the residents had their alert system ready to warn them. SFD firefighters returned to station ready for the next call for service.
Misuse of the fire protection systems is an offense and person(s) may be charged for tampering with these vital and life saving systems.
Incident 22-07767, 300 Block of 108th Street West: fire crews remain on scene at this time, extinguishing flare ups and checking for hot spots.
The members of your Saskatoon Fire Department are proud to serve and committed to our community's safety.
Addition #3 - 300 Block of 108th Street
May 28, 2022 - 1:14 am
Attached are photos that the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD), Battalion Chief took earlier at the fire scene. The building was fully involved.
Fire is not under control at this time. SFD personnel have been on scene for 70 minutes. Firefighters continue to work at extinguishing the fire. Utility companies have shut down the services for scene safety.
Some occupants require rehousing and our partners at Salvation Army are making arrangements.
More details will be provided as they become available.
Correction photo #2 - 300 Block of 108th Street West
May 28, 2022 - 12:51 am
Attached is the correct photo #2 for this incident.
Structure Fire in 300 Block of 108th Street West
May 28, 2022 - 12:45 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is currently on scene at a condominium building on fire. Six fire engines, two ladder trucks, one rescue unit, our mobile emergency management command unit, two fire investigators and the Battalion Chief are currently on scene. The fire is not under control. Firefighters have been on scene for an hour. Multiple occupants required rescuing from their units by firefighters.
Our mobile command unit is set up and in operation as a command post. Following our established incident command structure, tactical duties and roles have been established at the fire scene.
This a three storey building located at 108th Street and Bryans Avenue, wood frame construction with the roof fully involved in fire.
Please stay away from this area and allow firefighters the room they need to work. There is smoke drifting in the area. Close your windows if they are open to maintain good air quality in your homes.
Further details will be provided when available.
Fire in Apartment in the 600 Block of Appleby Drive
May 25, 2022 - 8:53 am
Two minutes after midnight on May 25, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of fire in a suite in the 600 Block of Appleby Drive. The building occupants were evacuating at that time. Dispatched to the scene were three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief. First arriving fire crews assessed the situation and began assigning tactical duties. Fire was located in a suite on the first floor. This fire was brought under control at 12:26 a.m. The Fire Investigator attended the scene and determined the fire has caused $50,000 damage. Cause of the fire is suspicious and turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service for their follow up.