Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 9:37 p.m. on September 1, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a possible residential structure fire in the 200 block of Avenue N South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

Arriving on scene in less than three minutes, firefighters located a small fire on the exterior of the structure. Initiating an immediate attack on the fire using a hose line and water from the fire engine's on-board supply, fire crews brought the flames under control by about 9:57 p.m. and entered the structure to begin searches; there were no occupants or pets located and the fire did not extend into the structure. Fire dispatchers notified the appropriate utility providers as utilities servicing the structure were required to be shut down. Firefighters conducted ventilation to clear a light haze of smoke and possible traces of carbon monoxide from the structure before leaving the scene with fire and police investigators.

A fire investigator has identified this fire to be incendiary and has estimated the damage to be about $3,500. Members of the public are reminded to report non-emergent suspicious activity to the Saskatoon Police Service by calling 306-975-8300; in an emergency, call 911 immediately.

After an in-depth cause and origin examination of the scene, a fire investigator has identified the fire that occurred in the 700 block of Weldon Avenue on August 28, 2020 to be incendiary. Damage has been estimated at about $30,000.

In conduction of the scene examination, deficiencies with the smoke alarms throughout the residential structure were noted. The Fire Prevention & Investigation section is reminding members of the public of the importance in having operable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; test these alarms monthly, changing the batteries annually or when the alarm begins to sound intermittently, and replace the entire alarm on or before the expiry date printed on the label.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has involved the Saskatoon Police Service on this incident.

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At approximately 3:23 p.m. on August 28, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting dark smoke exiting the basement area of a residential structure in the 700 block of Weldon Avenue. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief responded to the scene. 

Firefighters arrived to find heavy black smoke and a significant amount of heat being produced from the basement of the structure; immediately deploying hose lines and connecting to nearby hydrants, fire crews softened the fire from the exterior prior to making entry to continue full extinguishment from the interior. Firefighters shut down utilities to the structure as fire dispatchers requested the attendance of utility technicians on scene. There were no occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire located during multiple searches of the structure. 

A fire investigator is beginning work to identify a cause and assess the damage; firefighters have since concluded their work on scene and are returning to their stations to continue proudly serving Saskatoon and surrounding area. 

At approximately 3:23 p.m. on August 28, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting dark smoke exiting the basement area of a residential structure in the 700 block of Weldon Avenue. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief responded to the scene. 

Firefighters arrived to find heavy black smoke and a significant amount of heat being produced from the basement of the structure; immediately deploying hose lines and connecting to nearby hydrants, fire crews softened the fire from the exterior prior to making entry to continue full extinguishment from the interior. Firefighters shut down utilities to the structure as fire dispatchers requested the attendance of utility technicians on scene. There were no occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire located during multiple searches of the structure. 

A fire investigator is beginning work to identify a cause and assess the damage; firefighters have since concluded their work on scene and are returning to their stations to continue proudly serving Saskatoon and surrounding area. 

At around 1:37 p.m. on August 27, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an oven on fire in one of the units within a multi-unit apartment building. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

Arriving on scene in less than three minutes, firefighters located an extinguished fire that had been contained to the oven; it was reported that a neighbouring occupant in the apartment building used a fire extinguisher to successfully put out the fire prior ot the arrival of fire crews. Firefighters confirmed there to be no further extension beyond the oven; they then established ventilation to clear the building of remaining smoke and minimal levels of carbon monoxide.

Fire crews left the scene with a building manager and have since returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon and area. 

At about 9:02 p.m. on August 25, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting garbage on fire in an alley along 4th Avenue North. One fire engine was initially dispatched to extinguish the small fire. Upon arriving on scene, the commanding fire officer noted smoke exiting a structure in the 100 block of 4th Avenue North and upgraded the response to include an additional two fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief. 

Firefighters breached entry to the structure, quickly locating and extinguishing an interior fire using a mixture of water and foam. Smoke was ventilated from the structure and searches were conducted to ensure vacancy prior to firefighters concluding on scene. No significant extension of the fire occurred and there were no injuries to fire or civilian personnel reported as a result of this incident. 

A fire investigator is conducting a scene examination to identify the cause and origin of this fire. A damage estimate is not yet available.