Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Fire Department and Saskatoon Police Service investigators are continuing to work together to determine the cause of this fire while damages are estimated to be $120,000.00.   

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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:06 pm reporting flames coming from a house in the 200 block of Avenue N South.  Dispatched to the seen are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters observed flames on the main floor and smoke pouring from the second floor.  Crews were assigned to make entry to search the house for occupants and attack the fire.  Upon initial entry crews discovered an unconscious person and immediately removed from the building.  It was determined immediately the occupant was deceased.

Fire crews remain on scene working to extinguish hot spots.  A fire investigator is in the early evolution of determining the cause of the fire.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:06 pm reporting flames coming from a house in the 200 block of Avenue N South.  Dispatched to the scene are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters observed flames on the main floor and smoke pouring from the second floor.  Crews were assigned to make entry to search the house for occupants and attack the fire.  Upon initial entry crews discovered an unconscious person and immediately removed from the building.  It was determined immediately upon removal the occupant was deceased.

Fire crews remain on scene working to extinguish hot spots.  A fire investigator is in the early evolution of determining the cause of the fire.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has completed its oversight of work to repair fire and life safety systems.

The fire alarm and sprinkler systems are now working to provide early warning in the event of a fire.  Portable fire extinguishers were installed, and all suites were checked for operable smoke alarms.

The building was turned over to the owners just before midnight.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department recently became aware of deficiencies to fire and life safety systems in a building at 1416, 20^th Street West.

“During a recent call to the building, firefighters identified concerns with the operability of the fire alarm system, sprinkler system and fire extinguishers,” says Assistant Chief Wayne Rodger. “ As a result, the Fire Department issued a Notice to Remedy for this address.”

Rodger says the department also arranged qualified technicians to repair these systems and make sure they are operable, so residents have a safe living space.

Work on these systems will commence at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Friday January 29.

“We collaborated with many people on this course of action and the goal is to have the building safety systems operational and safe for occupants by Saturday morning.

Residents will not be confined, but to ensure compliance with the Provincial Health Orders, residents are being asked to stay in their suites while the work is completed.

The Saskatoon Police Service has agreed to support the technicians by helping provide a secure work site for them.  Officers will also escort residents if they need to leave or enter the building.

The Saskatoon Fire Department recently became aware of deficiencies to fire and life safety systems in a building at 1416, 20^th Street West.

“During a recent call to the building, firefighters identified concerns with the operability of the fire alarm system, sprinkler system and fire extinguishers,” says Assistant Chief Wayne Rodger. “ As a result, the Fire Department issued a Notice to Remedy for this address.”

Rodger says the department also arranged qualified technicians to repair these systems and make sure they are operable, so residents have a safe living space.

Work on these systems will commence at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Friday January 29.

“We collaborated with many people on this course of action and the goal is to have the building safety systems operational and safe for occupants by Saturday morning.

Residents will not be confined, but to ensure compliance with the Provincial Health Orders, residents are being asked to stay in their suites while the work is completed.

The Saskatoon Police Service has agreed to support the technicians by helping provide a secure work site for them.  Officers will also escort residents if they need to leave or enter the building.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call 2:16am from nursing staff reporting smell and haze of smoke on the main level of Sherbrooke Community Centre on Acadia Drive.   Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

Upon arrival crews were ordered into the building and encountered very light smoke and began the search for the source.  This search eventually led them to the garbage room and located the fire inside a large metal dumpster.  This dumpster was rolled out of the building and safely extinguished.

The occupants weren't evacuated as the fire was confined to the metal dumpster in an enclosed garbage room.  Fire crews  set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke from the building.  There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The fire investigator confirms the fire began in an enclosed dumpster, while the investigation continues as to the exact cause.  There was minimal damage resulting the need for cleaning of some surfaces.