Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

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

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

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. 

A fire investigator is also on scene to determine cause of the fire.

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.

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.

The Saskatoon Fire Department was released from the scene at approximately 8:40 p.m. on October 1, 2020.  All apparatus were returned and placed back into commission to continue service to the citizens of Saskatoon.  The Martensville Fire Department remains at the site.

As this area is outside of the Saskatoon Fire Department's investigative jurisdiction, a cause and damage estimate will not be provided.

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At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 1, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from the Martensville Fire Department requesting mutual aid with a fire located north of the city adjacent to Highway 12 in a salvage yard.  One engine, one tanker and one brush truck were dispatched to provide assistance. 

Upon arrival, firefighters were presented with fire that was fueled by a very large pile of combustible debris.  A Saskatoon Fire Department officer indicated the fire had progressed deep into the pile making it difficult to effectively apply water.  Heavy equipment is being used to dig into the pile to reach the deeper seated areas of fire, and to create a fire break between the pile and an adjacent building.

It is expected firefighters will be on scene through the night to help bring this blaze under control.

Further updates will be provided and more information becomes available.