Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Fire Damages Two Homes
August 11, 2020 - 9:06 am
At 2:29 am the Saskatoon fire department began receiving 911 calls reporting a fire in the 500 block of Ave G South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. The first fire crews were on scene 2 minutes and 45 seconds after leaving the fire station and observed flames between two houses.
Fire crews advanced a hose line to begin putting water on the fire and quickly suppressed further fire growth.
Fire damage was sustained to the exterior of the two occupied homes. There were no injuries as a result of this fire and a fire investigator estimates damages at $3000, while the cause if the fire remains under investigation.
Garage Fire - 800 Block of 9th Avenue North
August 11, 2020 - 8:48 am
At 11:11 pm, fire communications center received a call for a garage fire in the 800 block of 9th Avenue North. 3 engine companies, a rescue unit, a ladder truck, and the battalion chief were dispatched. On arrival, the incident commander reported a garage fully involved in fire. Firefighters gained access by using a chainsaw to enter through the overhead door. For safety reasons, Saskatoon Light and Power was requested and they disabled the power line due to fire impingement. Garages to the north and south sustained damage as well.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred at this incident.
An under control of the fire was called at 11:29 pm. A fire investigator was called to the scene and conducted a cause and origin scene examination. The cause of the fire has been determined as incendiary with $30,000 damage being sustained.
Late Night Garage Fire
August 11, 2020 - 8:39 am
At 11:11 pm the Saskatoon Fire Department began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a fire in the 800 block of 9th Ave North. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. The first fire crews were on scene 3 minutes and 13 seconds after leaving the fire station and observed flames between two houses.
First arriving fire crews observed a detach garage with fire burning through the roof. Using a chain saw to breach the overhead garage door, crews applied water into the building. A downed power line necessitated extra precautions while working to extinguish the fire.
There were no injuries as a result of this fire. A fire investigator is on scene to determine fire cause and damage estimates.
Saskatoon Fire Department Responds to Fires
August 7, 2020 - 9:29 am
Saskatoon Fire Department's evening of fires started at 1727 hours when our communications centre received a call reporting a kitchen fire at a commercial restaurant on 24th Street East. Four pumpers, a ladder truck, battalion chief and fire investigator responded to the call. On arrival, light smoke was showing from the roof and fire crews found a fire in the commercial kitchen that extended into the ceiling space. This fire was brought under control at 1757 hours. The fire investigator identified that the fire originated on the top of the commercial cooking equipment. Cause of the fire has been deemed an accidental grease fire that caused $10 000 in damage.
The fire investigator remains on scene for the fire that occurred at 0224 hours in the 500 block of Albert Avenue. An update on the cause and origin will be released once the scene examination has been completed.
SFD received a call at 0649 hours, for a report of smoke showing in a basement in the 1100 block of 6th Street East. Three pumpers, a ladder truck, a rescue unit, battalion chief and a fire investigator responded to the scene. Fire crews on arrival identified a small fire in the basement. No injuries occurred as a result of this fire. A fire investigator is currently on scene completing the fire investigation. Damage is $5000 from this fire that originated on the top of the stove.
Fire crews have cleared from these incidents and continue to serve our community.
Structure fire - 500 Block Albert Avenue
August 7, 2020 - 7:29 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a structure fire where multiple 911 calls were received at 02:24 am. Neighbours reported through these calls that the 2 ½ storey house was fully involved in fire. The multi suite residential structure fire occurred in the 500 block of Albert Avenue.
Four engine companies, one rescue truck, one ladder truck, and Battalion Chief were part of the initial response. On arrival the first arriving apparatus found the structure fully involved with flame impinging on both neighboring homes to the north and south.
Crews initially advanced hand lines to protect the exposure building from further damage then conducted a transitional fire attack to reduce the extensive flame and heat before entering the home. Once safe to do so, crews entered the home from the front of the building on the main floor and on the second floor through the rear of the building aggressively attacking the fire, while conducting a search on each floor of the building. At approximately 03:04 a person was located on the third floor.
There were seven people currently residing at the property. Six people were able to evacuate from the structure fire. Two people were transported to hospital. One person was found deceased.
A Saskatoon Fire Department Investigator and Saskatoon Police Service remain on scene at this time. A damage estimate and determination of cause is not available at this time.