Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

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.  

At 6:17 p.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre received a 9-1-1 call from an occupant reporting a loud bang and the carbon monoxide alarms in the hallway ringing.  One engine company was dispatched to investigate the report of the CO alarms ringing with no signs and symptoms of CO poisoning presenting from the residents.  On arrival, the fire crews identified 1600 ppm of carbon monoxide.  Additional fire personnel were requested to assist with evacuation.  Three more engines, an aerial apparatus and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the property.

SaskEnergy and City of Saskatoon Transit bus were requested to attend.  The Fire Investigator was dispatched to the scene.  It was identified that the exhaust serving the boiler had been broken on the exterior of the building.  Children had been playing around the exhaust.  It was reported to the fire crews that they had been hanging off the exhaust pipes which which caused the break at the exterior causing the ventilation to be damaged.  This caused the boiler to be exhausted into the building instead of the exterior causing the high levels of carbon monoxide.

SaskEnergy worked with the property owner's to repair the ventilation.  Repairs were complete, the boiler was restored and turned back on.  SaskEnergy and fire crews took readings to ensure carbon monoxide is no longer being exhausted into the building.  Residents were situated in a warm City Bus while repairs were conducted. 

SaskEnergy has confirmed at this time that it is safe for residents to return to their suites.

Carbon Monoxide alarms save lives.  Thank you to our partners at the City of Saskatoon Transit and SaskEnergy Technicians for their quick response and collaboration in keeping our community safe.

At 05:11 a.m. today, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre received a call of a fire in the attic on Coppermine Crescent.  Three occupants of the home were instructed to evacuate the house.  Four engines, one rescue, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the situation.  The first arriving engine at 05:15 a.m. reported light smoke showing.  Fire and smoke were identified in the ceiling space.  Crews worked to access the attic and extinguish the fire in the ceiling and attic space.  A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the incident.  The fire was brought under control at 05:37 a.m.

There were no injuries to fire ground personnel or civilians at this fire.

The Fire Investigator has concluded the cause and origin investigation.  Accidental electrical fire with a $150,000 damage.

Reminder from the SFD to test your smoke alarms to ensure all are in working order.

At 01:43 a.m. this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a direct call from the Saskatoon Police Service notifying of a single vehicle collision at the top of the Broadway Bridge with entrapment.  One engine company, one rescue engine and the Battalion Chief responded to the call.  On arrival, our Fire Officer reported a single vehicle with two occupants and a street light down on top of the vehicle.  Crew from the engine company assessed the scene for safety and the two occupants due to the street light lying on top of the vehicle.  Crews began stabilizing and de-energising the vehicle in preparation for extrication.  

The rescue engine used hydraulic cutting tools to remove the metal and hard plastic from around the driver while fire paramedics treated the driver inside and removed the passenger.  Both patients were transported to hospital by ambulance crews.  

Saskatoon Light and Power was on scene and ensured there were no electrical hazards to first responders as a result of the downed street light.

At 6:23 p.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre received a report of a house fire in the 300 Block Avenue J South.  Caller stated it was unknown if anyone was inside the structure.  Four engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, it was reported that the structure was heavily charged with black smoke.  Interior suppression and entry were made by fire crews from the front and back door of the structure.  Fire declared under control at 6:53 p.m.  Firefighters are completing searches for occupants which is standard practice.  Overhaul has begun on the structure to ensure any "hot spots" get fully extinguished.

The Fire Investigator has been dispatched and is responding to the fire scene at this time to conduct a cause and origin fire investigation.  Estimate of fire damage at this time is $100,000.