Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
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Update: Fire in Lighthouse suite
December 10, 2021 - 11:13 am
After a more thorough evaluation of the fire scene, damage to the suite is estimated to be closer to $40,000. The building’s sprinkler system extinguished a small fire that resulted in significant water damage to the suite’s ceiling tiles.
No residents will be displaced as a result of this incident. The Lighthouse will accommodate the occupant of the damaged suite. Clean-up in the suite is currently underway. The suite is expected to be fit for occupancy by early next week.
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At 3:19 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre received a report of a fire in a suite on the 3rd floor of the Lighthouse. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. On arrival, fire crews encountered occupants from the 3rd floor evacuating the building. Tactical duties were assigned to fire crews and proceeded to the 3rd floor. A fire was identified in a suite with heavy smoke but low heat. The sprinkler system had activated and kept the fire in a small state. Fire crews finished extinguishing the fire. A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the scene.
Fire damage was contained to the fire suite. Water had drained from the suite and is affecting approximately 15 suites. Water damage is predominantly to ceiling tiles. Firefighters assisted with resetting the fire alarm system. It is unknown at this time if anyone will be displaced as a result of the fire. A Fire Inspector will attend to ensure the fire and water protection systems are serviced and fully functional. Clean up will commence today.
The Fire Investigator determined the cause was accidental due to improper disposal of smoking material. Damage is estimated at $150,000.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters resulted from this fire.
An update will follow to report if anyone needs to be rehoused. The Saskatoon Fire Department will notify and work with the Ministry of Social Services if rehousing is required.
Fire in a suite at the Lighthouse
December 10, 2021 - 8:18 am
At 3:19 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre received a report of a fire in a suite on the 3rd floor of the Lighthouse. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. On arrival, fire crews encountered occupants from the 3rd floor evacuating the building. Tactical duties were assigned to fire crews and proceeded to the 3rd floor. A fire was identified in a suite with heavy smoke but low heat. The sprinkler system had activated and kept the fire in a small state. Fire crews finished extinguishing the fire. A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the scene.
Fire damage was contained to the fire suite. Water had drained from the suite and is affecting approximately 15 suites. Water damage is predominantly to ceiling tiles. Firefighters assisted with resetting the fire alarm system. It is unknown at this time if anyone will be displaced as a result of the fire. A Fire Inspector will attend to ensure the fire and water protection systems are serviced and fully functional. Clean up will commence today.
The Fire Investigator determined the cause was accidental due to improper disposal of smoking material. Damage is estimated at $150,000.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters resulted from this fire.
An update will follow to report if anyone needs to be rehoused. The Saskatoon Fire Department will notify and work with the Ministry of Social Services if rehousing is required.
Cooking fire - 200 block of Avenue T North
December 9, 2021 - 8:51 am
At 7:27 p.m. on December 8, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a grease fire on the 200 block of Avenue T North. One engine and one battalion chief were dispatched.
Upon arriving, the occupant had smothered the grease fire with a wet blanket. The stove, range hood and cupboards sustained significant damage. The fire crew confirmed there were no signs of heat or smoke, and the fire was completely extinguished. There were no injuries as a result of the fire.
SFD’s Fire Investigator reported the cause of the fire as unattended cooking. The fire originated from a pot of boiling cooking oil that extended to the range hood. The Fire Investigator also noted the smoke alarms in the home were expired and not working. Damage is estimated to be $25,000.
SFD would like to remind residents to test their smoke alarms monthly. For additional information about cooking safety, visit saskatoon.ca/cookingsafety.
Motor Vehicle Accident at Circle Drive & College Drive
December 8, 2021 - 10:06 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 3 vehicles involved in a collision at Circle Drive and College Drive at 7:44 a.m. One fire engine, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief responded. On arrival, one occupant was extricated by fire crews without the use of a hydraulic cutting tool. It was determined that injuries were minor. Fire crews cleaned up fluids that had leaked from the vehicles. After establishing scene safety, fire crews returned to their stations.
The accident scene was turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service.
Use caution driving today and stay safe.
Apartment fire at 1020 Matheson Drive
December 7, 2021 - 9:12 am
At 6:02 a.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a fire on the first floor of an apartment building at 1020 Matheson Drive. Three engines, one rescue truck, one ladder and one battalion chief unit were dispatched.
Upon arriving, fire crews observed smoke coming from the main door of the apartment building and also a lower-level suite window. Occupants of the building were evacuating.
Fire crews proceeded with an interior attack and advanced a hose line to apply water to the fire. Firefighters confirmed a small fire in the bedroom of the first-floor suite. Firefighters located the main source of the fire in a closet and extinguished the flames. Meanwhile, another crew continued to assist occupants who were not able to initially self-evacuate.
One occupant from the burned suite was assessed and treated by the ambulance service. The Saskatoon Police Service was also on scene with a van to keep occupants of the apartment building warm.
The fire was contained to one suite and was declared under control at 6:14 a.m. During the salvage and overhaul stage, crews ventilated the building of residual smoke and carbon monoxide. The building was fully vented and occupants were let back into their suites at 6:38 a.m.
SFD’s Fire Investigator deemed the cause of the fire as incendiary and noted the smoke alarms in the burned suite had been tampered with. Fire damage is estimated at $20,000.
SFD would like to remind residents to test their smoke alarms monthly. Tampering or removing life safety devices such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms is a criminal offence and can be subject to a fine up to $25,000.