Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The fire investigation has concluded for the fire that occurred at 202 Kirkpatrick Crescent. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental from barbeque briquettes that were not properly extinguished. Damage is estimated to be $320,000.

At 11:14 p.m. on June 6, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a 9-1-1 call reporting two garages on fire on the 1500 block of Byers Crescent. Four engines, one ladder, one rescue truck and one battalion chief were dispatched. 

Upon arriving, fire crews observed two garages fully involved in flame. The fire crew began extinguishing the fire. Utilities were shut down for scene safety. The fire was brought under control at 11:35 p.m. The fire crew remained on scene to monitor hot spots before being released at 12:37 a.m. 

Several hours later, at 5:54 a.m. on June 7, SFD received a 9-1-1 call reporting a garage on fire on the 1200 block of Avenue G North. Three engines, one ladder, one rescue truck and one battalion chief were dispatched.  

Upon arriving, fire crews observed heavy black smoke and flames coming from the back of a garage. A minivan parked on the north side of the garage also caught fire. The fire crew began extinguishing the flames and brought the fire under control at 6:16 a.m. 

SFD’s Fire Investigators were dispatched to both locations to perform a cause and origin scene examination. Both fires have been determined to be suspicious. Saskatoon Police Service has been notified for further investigation.  

At Byers Crescent, there was damage reported on two detached garages, one shed and two vehicles. Damage is estimated to be $200,000. 

The damage at Avenue G North involved a detached garage, a fence, a vehicle and exterior damage to an adjacent garage. Damage is estimated to be $20,000.

At 5:04 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a 9-1-1 call reporting a fire coming from a detached garage on the 600 block of Avenue J South. Three engines, one ladder, one rescue truck and one battalion chief were dispatched.

Upon arriving, fire crews observed a garage on fire with flames extending towards the roof. The fire crew began knocking down the flame and brought the fire under control at 5:18 a.m.

Later the same morning, at 5:59 a.m. SFD received a 9-1-1 call reporting a fence and garage on fire on the 500 block of Avenue E South. Two engines and one Lieutenant were dispatched.

Upon arriving, fire crews observed the exterior of two garages on fire. The fire crew began extinguishing the flames and brought the fire under control at 6:40 a.m.

SFD’s Fire Investigators were dispatched to both locations to perform a cause and origin scene examination. Both fires have been determined to be suspicious. Saskatoon Police Service has been called to each scene for further investigation.

Estimated damage at Avenue J South is $10,000.

The damage at Avenue E South was estimated at $10,000 per garage for a total of $20,000.

At 1:42 am the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to a reported house fire. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Chief Officer attended the fire scene. Two residents were at the home at the time of the fire. The fire crews entered the home and a fire was located in a basement bedroom where one male resident was found unresponsive. Fire crews removed the unresponsive resident from the basement and started CPR until the ambulance arrived. The patient was taken to St. Paul’s hospital with one Saskatoon Fire paramedic accompanying ambulance personnel. The home’s other resident sustained minor injury and remained at the scene. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) have confirmed that the 64 year-old male taken to hospital has since succumbed to his injuries.

The early morning fire was contained to the bedroom and extinguished quickly. The SFD fire investigator was contacted and responded to the fire scene. SPS also had an arson investigator attend.

A fire cause and origin investigation was undertaken and it was determined that the fire was accidental, due to the fire victim actively smoking in bed while on assisted oxygen, causing a fire to occur. Fire damage is estimated at $25,000 dollars.

Saskatoon Fire has concluded its investigation.

The Fire Investigation into the tremendous structure fire in the 300 Block of 108th Street West which started on May 27, 2022 has concluded.  The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD), Fire Investigator has determined the fire to have originated in the Northwest corner of the ground floor exterior of the structure.  Cause of the fire was accidental due to improper disposal of smoking material.  Damage is approximated to be $5 million dollars.

This was a challenging fire due to many circumstances.  Firefighters performed amazing rescues and battled extreme fire conditions.  

No injuries or fatalities to any occupants or firefighters occurred as a result of this fire.  This was a spectacular team effort by all SFD personnel where tactical training, firefighting experience, an emergency management command system and partner agencies supported this fire with as much of a positive outcome as could be expected.  Firefighters prioritized their efforts and, as we always do, SFD personnel worked as a team.  

The burnt portion of the structure was partially taken down by an excavation company to properly extinguish the fire and reduce the risk of further collapse.

The property was turned over to the condominium boards' property management company earlier today and the site was required to be secured.

Our Saskatoon Fire Chief will follow up with further information and details surrounding this fire tomorrow at #5 fire station, 421 Central Avenue at 2 p.m. on May 29, 2022.