Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded its interviews and scene examination into the cause of the kitchen fire that occurred in the 800 Block of Appleby Drive yesterday.

Cause of the fire has been determined as accidental.  Fire originated on the top of the stove due to an element being turned on by accident.  This caused a cardboard pizza box to ignite that had been sitting on the element.  Damage is still estimated to be $80,000.  

At 09:05 a.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre received a call for a fire in a suite at this property.  Three engines, one rescue engine, aerial unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving Fire Officer reported smoke showing from the second floor.  Fire Crews entered a suite on the second floor.  This fire was brought under control at 09:24 a.m.  The fire was contained to the suite.   Ventilation to remove smoke from the building was performed by fire personnel.  

The Fire Investigator is conducting a cause and origin scene examination at this time.  Fire originated in the kitchen.  Damage is estimated to be $80,000.

Further information will be provided once the fire investigation has concluded.

At 12:11 a.m., a multi vehicle accident was reported to the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre.  One engine, one rescue engine and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, fire crews identified four vehicles involved.  One patient was extricated by SFD and care of the patient was transferred to the ambulance service.  All other persons involved in the accident were assessed by ambulance crews.

Prior to leaving the scene with the Saskatoon Police Service, fire crews ensured all vehicles were de-energized and fluids were not leaking onto the roadway. 

At 7:05 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre received a call reporting smoke visible on the ground floor of a 3 storey apartment building.  Caller was instructed by the Fire Dispatcher to pull the pull station in the hallway to alert all occupants and leave the building.  Three engines, an aerial, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to this incident.  The first engine company arrived at 7:08 p.m. and identified the fire in a suite on the ground floor.  A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the incident. 

Fire crews entered the suite and encountered heavy smoke. One individual was found deceased inside the suite.  

The fire was brought under control at 7:39 p.m.  Prior to leaving the scene with the Fire Investigator, the fire crews checked the building for CO and found 0 ppm.  

The Fire Investigator has determined the cause of the fire to be accidental.  Fire originated in the kitchen behind the fridge.  Fire and smoke damage are estimated to be $120,000 to the building.