Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 3:53 am on October 25, 2020 reporting a fire in the 600 block of Avenue I South.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, a rescue, a fire investigator and the battalion chief.

First arriving firefighters were on scene in 3 minutes, 20 seconds to a duplex.  They did not observe any visible flames or smoke, but did smell smoke in the air.  An initial report indicated the lone occupant was out of the house. 

A crew was assigned to enter the home and search for any occupants to confirm all had evacuated and to seek out the source of the fire.  This crew reported heat and smoke upon entering the interior.  As this crew proceeded into the house they did confirm there to be no occupants inside while discovering and extinguishing fire in the kitchen.

The fire investigator has completed the on scene examination and confirmed the fire originated in the kitchen, caused by unattended cooking on the stove top.  This fire resulted in an estimated $30,000.00 damage.

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.

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.

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.

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