Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Structure Fire - 300 block of Avenue Q South
July 13, 2020 - 4:12 pm
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.
Motor Vehicle Collision - Entrapment - Highway 11 South at Tamke Road
July 10, 2020 - 8:30 pm
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.
Fence Fire - 400 block of Avenue I South
July 10, 2020 - 9:25 am
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.
Structure Fire - 1100 block of Avenue C North
July 10, 2020 - 9:00 am
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.
UPDATE: Structure Fire - 400 block of Avenue E* South
July 9, 2020 - 10:40 am
The investigation into a small fire that occurred in the 400 block of Avenue E South on July 8, 2020 has concluded. A fire investigator has confirmed the fire to be incendiary. Damage has been estimated at approximately $1,000 and was contained to a section of the exterior at the back of the property.
The fire was primarily extinguished on arrival due to the quick and safe action of bystanders on scene. The Saskatoon Fire Department reminds members of the public to remain attentive to suspicious activity in their communities. Non-emergent suspicious activity can be reported by calling 306-975-8300; in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
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This incident occurred in the 400 block of Avenue E South, not Avenue F South as was previously reported.
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At approximately 4:01 p.m. on July 8, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire in the 400 block of Avenue F South; the caller reported the vinyl siding at the back of a boarded-up and vacant house to be burning. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were initially dispatched for response.
Firefighters arrived on scene in just over one minute to find bystanders attempting to extinguish a small fire. The commanding fire officer cancelled the response of most fire crews upon confirmation of a manageable fire. Within minutes of arrival firefighters had extinguished the flames, declaring the loss to be stopped at around 4:14 p.m.
A fire investigator is on scene working to identify a cause. Firefighters have since cleared the scene and have returned to their stations to continue serving their districts.