Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Photos received from SFD's Battalion Chief of current conditions.

At 2:54 p.m. on April 19, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a controlled burn that got out of control from the RCMP to SFD's dispatch center.  Fire was reported along Highway 60 south of Valley Road.  One fire engine, two tanker units, two brush trucks and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, a large grass fire that was moving quickly with the wind blowing from the East Southeast direction from 44 km/hr gusting up to 55 km/hr was encountered.  Corman Park Police were on scene redirecting traffic due to risk of the fire crossing the highway.  SFD's fire crews prioritized protection of structures that were in the fire's path.  With the wind gusts, this fire is difficult to get extinguish and to get ahead of at this time.  Partner fire services from Pike Lake and Delisle are on scene assisting with fire extinguishment at this time.  Water shuttling and supply is a priority for all fire ground personnel.  The fire has consumed a trailer and possibly some vehicles and continues to be a concern to structures. 

An additional three fire engines from SFD are responding to assist with extinguishment and protect structures.  Visibility is poor due to the amount of smoke in this area.

Further updates on this fire will be provided as soon as practical.

Please avoid this area until further notice.

At 2:27 a.m. on April 18, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a house on fire with flames showing at the rear.  Four fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the fire.  On arrival, the fire crews reported the house was fully involved in fire.  Two occupants were in the house at the time of the fire and safety evacuated.  Firefighters began extinguishing the fire from the rear exterior and advanced their way into the structure.  Natural gas and electrical utilities were shut off for scene safety and the utility companies were called in.  At 3:06 a.m., firefighters identified the roof was collapsing.  The ladder truck continued to extinguish the fire while fire engines were strategically moved to assist and further support extinguishment of this fire.  Fire was brought under control at 3:26 a.m.  Once the fire was fully extinguished, the fire scene was turned over to the SFD Fire Investigator.

The scene examination is concluded and the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.  The Fire Investigator will continue to work with the Saskatoon Police Service Investigator.  Fire originated on the rear deck attached to the structure.  Damage from this fire is estimated at $450,000.  

No injuries occurred to firefighters or civilians as a result of this fire.  One occupant reported hearing "hail" like sounds which woke him up.  This noise was from the fire burning in the exterior wall.  An attempt to extinguish the fire was made by the occupant but the fire was too large.  Smoke alarms sounded when smoke entered the structure.

At 1:00 p.m. on April 18, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a controlled burn that was out of control and a large area of grass was on fire 10 miles south of Saskatoon on Highway 219 at the entrance to Beaver Creek.  One fire engine, one brush truck and one tanker unit were dispatched to the fire.  On arrival, fire crews requested SFD's additional brush truck and tanker unit to assist a "football field" sized fire that was threatening structures.  Fire crews made protection of the structures their priority by extinguishing and pushing the fire away from the buildings.  

This grass fire was brought under control at 1:30 p.m.  Brush truck remained on scene to extinguish hot spots.  All SFD personnel and their equipment have returned to their respective stations.  

Report all controlled burns in the R.M. of Corman Park to SFD's dispatch center at 306-975-3030.

April 17, 2022 on Easter Sunday at 3:16 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call of a house on fire.  Two fire engines, a tanker truck, a brush truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief responded.  On arrival, fire crews reported heavy black smoke coming from the structure with the fire breaching the windows.  A quick exterior attack on the fire was initiated at the rear of the structure.  All incoming fire crews were given their tactical duties to perform on their arrival.  Fire had started in the basement and burnt a hole through the main floor at the rear of the structure.  Natural gas was shut off for safety reasons to the structure.  Once water supply was established, entry into the structure was made and an interior attack on the fire began.  It was identified that the fireplace on the main floor had fallen into drop into the basement due to the integrity of the structure being compromised by the fire.  The SFD water tanker was tasked with shuttling water to the fire scene.  This fire was brought under control at 4:40 p.m.  A fire investigator from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will be conducting the scene examination to determine cause, origin and damage.  

No injuries occurred as a result of this fire to civilians or firefighters.