Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Update - Unknown substance reported on Jessop Avenue
October 23, 2020 - 2:36 pm
Hazmat technicians wrapped up their analysis and have confirmed the unknown substance to be non-hazardous. It is a urea derivative, a colorless crystalline powder with little toxicity. Crews are breaking down equipment and preparing to return to their stations.
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At 11:30 am The Saskatoon Fire Department received notification of an unknown substance delivered to a business on the 300 block of Jessop Avenue. Dispatched to the scene are one engine, the hazmat and decontamination units, mobile command and the battalion chief.
Hazmat technicians are preparing to enter the hot zone to begin examination of the product while. As a precaution, firefighter/paramedics are assessing individuals who were have been in close contact with the substance. No injuries or illness were presented.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Unknown substance reported on Jessop Avenue
October 23, 2020 - 12:45 pm
At 11:30 am The Saskatoon Fire Department received notification of an unknown substance delivered to a business on the 300 block of Jessop Avenue. Dispatched to the scene are one engine, the hazmat and decontamination units, mobile command and the battalion chief.
Hazmat technicians are preparing to enter the hot zone to begin examination of the product while. As a precaution, firefighter/paramedics are assessing individuals who were have been in close contact with the substance. No injuries or illness were presented.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Multi vehicle accident
October 21, 2020 - 10:26 am
Saskatoon Fire Department received an EMS notification of a motor vehicle collision involving multiple semi tractor-trailer units in the vicinity of College Drive and Circle Drive. Dispatched to the scene were two engines, a rescue and a battalion chief.
Upon arrival firefighters found three semi tractors with B-trains involved in a collision. Firefighters remain on scene.
Townhouse fire on Berini Drive
October 19, 2020 - 7:56 am
At approximately 7:15 p.m. on October 18, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire in the kitchen of a home on 300 block of Berini Drive. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief responded.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke while staging on the street. A crew was tasked with advancing a hose line into a residence and found fire in the kitchen. At the same time, firefighter/paramedics examined the lone occupant for injuries and finding none, released the patient.
The fire investigator has completed the on scene examination has determined the fire to be accidental caused by overheated grease. This fire caused an estimated $7500.00 damage
Update - Structure fire – 600 block of Avenue F North
October 9, 2020 - 3:20 pm
The fire investigator has concluded the on scene examination and has concluded the fire started as a result of an unattended candle left in a main floor bedroom.
It is estimated the damage caused by this fire to be approximately $250,000.00.
The Saskatoon Fire Department reminds everyone not to leave candles unattended.
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The Saskatoon Fire Department attended a two storey residential structure observing smoke while on route and arrived in less than 4 minutes to find fire on exterior of the building.
The occupants of the house had evacuated prior to our arrival after being warned by the smoke alarm.
A crew of firefighters advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside. Crews remain on scene search for hotspots to ensure total extinguishment.
Also, fire investigator is on scene to determine cause of the fire.
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At approximately 9:04 a.m. on October 9, 2020 the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire in the 600 block of Avenue F North. Four fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.
Firefighters are on scene.
More information will be provided as it becomes available