Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

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.

At 10:07 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a structure fire in the 200 Block of Clarence Avenue South on May 24, 2022.  Three fire engines, one ladder unit, one rescue and the Battalion Chief responded to the call.  First arriving fire crews reported flames coming from the roof.  Tactical duties were assigned to incoming fire crews.  Fire crews began extinguishing the fire from the exterior and the interior.  The roof was laddered to check the attic for fire conditions.  Utilities had been shut down for scene safety.  Heat was also identified in the exterior walls behind the stucco.  Fire crews cut the stucco and cooled the area.  

Fire Investigator has determined the fire was caused by careless disposal of smoking material.  Damage is estimated at $50,000.  Fire originated outside the front step to the house.

At 7:30 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting flames behind a building in the 1900 Block of Ontario Avenue.  Fire crews were dispatched to an unknown fire as no caller had exact information but flames were reported as being 30 feet high.  Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief responded.  On arrival, it was identified that the fire was in a commercial business's yard.  Fire crews had to cut fencing in order to access the fire.  A seacan with motorcycles, pallets and landscape fabric were burning.  The fire was knocked down by firefighters at 8:09 p.m.  A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the fire scene.  The fire was completely under control at 8:25 p.m.  A skid steer operated by employees of the business was utilized to assist in moving and spreading items around the yard so fire crews could ensure the fire was fully extinguished.  

An SFD maintenance vehicle came to the scene to return contaminated hose lines and equipment to prepare for cleaning and putting back into commission at 8:46 p.m.  Fire crews have returned to their respective stations cleaning their protective gear, tools, hose line and equipment to be ready for the next call.  

The Fire Investigator has concluded the scene examination.   Damage is approximated to be $300,000.  Fire originated with some pallets stored in the yard that spread to other items.  Cause of the fire is undetermined.

At 1:28 a.m. on May 24, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a fire coming from a four-unit building on the 200 block of Camponi Place. Three engines, one ladder, one rescue truck and one battalion chief were dispatched.

Upon arriving, fire crews observed a large fire in two units. The fire crew began attacking the fire and requested a second alarm, which dispatched two additional engines and another ladder truck.

Multiple fire crews searched the interior of the unaffected units to ensure all occupants were evacuated and the fire did not spread. The fire was successfully contained to the initial two units of the building.

The fire was monitored for hot spots and was declared extinguished at 8:48 a.m. No injuries were reported.

The Fire Investigator performed a cause and origin scene examination. Damage is estimated at $700,000. The fire remains under investigation and an update will be provided when more information is available.

At 2:59 p.m. on May 13, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke coming from a house in the 200 block of Avenue H South.  Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  At 3:03 p.m., fire crews arrived and reported smoke showing.  At 3:04 p.m., firefighters began extinguishing the fire.   A fire hydrant was connected to our engine to provide continuous water supply.  Tactical duties were assigned to the fire crews.  Natural gas and electrical were shut off for safety reasons at the fire scene.  

Entry into the basement of the house was made by fire crews at 3:10 p.m.  Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and high heat.  There was zero visibility.  The basement became fully involved.  At 3:18 p.m., fire crews backed out of the basement and a suppression tool using an aerosol system was deployed to assist with extinguishment.  Using a basement window at 3:21 p.m., the suppression tool was activated and placed in the basement.  It requires three to four minutes to work without water or ventilation being applied.  This suppression tool interrupts the chemical chain reaction of fire by suppressing the flames and bringing down the heat.  This tool does not completely extinguish the fire but changes the fire's environment.  At 3:25 p.m., extinguishment continued by firefighters from the exterior.  The fire was brought under control at 4:28 p.m.

Four occupants were inside at the time of the fire and had evacuated prior to SFD's arrival.  One of the occupants was treated by the ambulance service for smoke inhalation.  As a precaution, homes on either side were evacuated.  

At 5:18 p.m., the fire scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator.  There were no smoke alarms in place.  SFD will follow up and require records.  The Fire Investigator will work with the Saskatoon Police Service during this investigation.  Damage is estimated at $50,000.  An update will follow once the fire investigation has been concluded.