Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

A fire investigator has concluded that the fire that occurred in the 300 block of Avenue Q South on July 13, 2020 was incendiary. Damage has been estimated at approximately $10,000. 

Members of the public are reminded that non-emergent suspicious activity can be reported by calling 306-975-8300. In an emergency, call 911 immediately. 

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At approximately 3:36 p.m. on July 13, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 300 block of Avenue Q South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Firefighters arrived on scene in about three minutes to find a detached garage fully involved in fire. An immediate attack was initiated using a fire engine's on-board water supply as additional fire crews prepared hose lines and began connecting to a nearby hydrant. The commanding fire officer declared the fire to be under control at around 3:53 p.m.; firefighters conducted overhaul efforts to search for possible extension and extinguish remaining hot spots. There were no occupants inside of the garage at the time of the fire and no injures occurred as a result of this incident. 

A fire investigator is beginning work on scene to identify a cause and origin determination. 

At approximately 3:36 p.m. on July 13, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 300 block of Avenue Q South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Firefighters arrived on scene in about three minutes to find a detached garage fully involved in fire. An immediate attack was initiated using a fire engine's on-board water supply as additional fire crews prepared hose lines and began connecting to a nearby hydrant. The commanding fire officer declared the fire to be under control at around 3:53 p.m.; firefighters conducted overhaul efforts to search for possible extension and extinguish remaining hot spots. There were no occupants inside of the garage at the time of the fire and no injures occurred as a result of this incident. 

A fire investigator is beginning work on scene to identify a cause and origin determination. 

At approximately 4:37 p.m. on July 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received communication from the Sask911 Prince Albert Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) alerting to a motor vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles and a semi tractor-trailer on Highway 11 at Tamke Road. Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched for response. The Dundurn Fire Department was also dispatched by Sask911. 

Firefighters arrived to find a multi-vehicle collision with one vehicle having been pushed beneath a semi tractor-trailer and the other a short distance away in a field; confirmation was made that two occupants remained trapped inside the vehicle in the field while a single occupant from the other vehicle was being treated inside an ambulance on scene. The semi tractor-trailer is believed to have been stopped on the side of the road at the time of the collision; the operator was uninjured and did not require medical care.

Fire crews stabilized and de-energized both passenger vehicles and began the extrication process while firefighter-paramedics provided patient care inside of the damaged vehicle in the field; the entire extrication process was complete by about 5:29 p.m. with both occupants being successfully removed. All three occupants from both passenger vehicles were transported to hospital by ground ambulance with unconfirmed injuries.

The Dundurn Fire Department conducted fluid and debris clean-up on scene to ensure environmental protection. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Corman Park Police Service were also on scene to facilitate traffic control and gather information.

Firefighters have since returned to their stations to continue proudly serving Saskatoon and surrounding area.

At approximately 5:56 a.m. on July 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fence on fire in the 400 block of Avenue I South. One fire engine and one fire investigation unit were dispatched for response. 

The fire crew arrived on scene in about two minutes to find visible smoke and a small pile of debris on fire extending towards a nearby fence. Witnesses on scene reported seeing a young person in dark clothing run from the scene prior to the arrival of the fire crew. Firefighters used a pressurized water fire extinguisher to mitigate the hazard and contain damage to a small section of the fence. The Saskatoon Police Service also responded to gather information and investigate witness reports of the potential suspect in this incident.

The fire investigator has confirmed this fire to be incendiary. Due to a prompt response and the quick action of firefighters on scene, damage was minimal and has been estimated at around $250.

At approximately 6:41 a.m. on July 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a pile of debris on fire beside a single detached garage. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. 

Firefighters arrived on scene in less than three minutes; entering an alley behind the address, they observed the pile of debris and the garage to both be on fire. A quick attack was initiated using the fire engine's on-board water supply, bringing the flames under control within minutes of arrival. The fire did not extend to neighbouring properties and no injuries were reported as a result of this incident. 

A fire investigator analyzing the scene has confirmed the fire to be incendiary with damage estimated at around $5,000. Members of the public are reminded to report non-emergent suspicious activity by calling 306-975-8300; in an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Firefighters and the fire investigator have all returned to their stations to continue proudly serving Saskatoon.