Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 9:02 p.m. on June 29, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Highway 11 and Grasswood Road; it was reported that a single vehicle had rolled and that at least one occupant was ejected from the vehicle. Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a Pontiac sedan that had struck a light standard prior to rolling. Two adults, an infant, and a three year-old child were all out of the damaged vehicle prior to the arrival of fire crews; the three year-old child had been ejected from the vehicle during the rollover while the remaining three occupants self-evacuated the vehicle afterwards. All occupants were alert when transported to hospital by ambulance; their current conditions and severity of injuries is not known at this time. Traffic was temporarily restricted in the area while emergency personnel worked on scene.

Fire dispatchers contacted the appropriate utility technicians for repair of the light standard and damaged wires; the Royal Canadian Mounted Police remained on scene until this work was started. Firefighters cleared the scene and returned to their stations at around 9:41 p.m.

At approximately 4:05 a.m. on June 28, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a single 911 call reporting a vehicle on fire in the 400 block of Avenue U South. One fire engine and one fire investigation unit were dispatched for response.

Arriving on scene in about four minutes, firefighters located two small fires burning on the outside of a vehicle. Using the fire engine's on-board water supply, fire crews extinguished both fires within minutes of arrival. This fire presented as suspicious and was later confirmed to be incendiary. A fire investigator has estimated the damage to be approximately $2,500.

Non-emergent suspicious activity can be reported by calling 306-975-8300. In an emergency, call 911 immediately. 

On June 28, 2020 at around 12:48 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department initiated response to a condominium building in the 100 block of Willis Crescent after receiving notification from an alarm company that the monitored fire alarm was sounding. While firefighters were en-route, fire dispatchers processed another call for a water concern at the same address. One fire engine and one aerial ladder truck responded.

Upon arrival, firefighters found water flowing and smoke exiting from a unit inside the building. Fire crews breached the door and made entry into the unit to find that the building's sprinkler system had suppressed a fire in the kitchen. While conducting a search of the unit, one cat was located and removed by firefighters; the animal did not appear to be in distress when rescued. All occupants of the building had self-evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews and no injuries were sustained. 

A fire investigation unit was later dispatched to the scene; the fire investigator has identified the fire to be accidental and to have originated in the kitchen. Damage has been estimated at approximately $100,000.

At approximately 1:36 p.m. on June 27, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a possible structure fire in the 100 block of Stechishin Crescent. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

In less than four minutes, firefighters arrived on scene to find a residential structure producing visible smoke; all occupants were confirmed to have been outside and uninjured. An immediate interior attack was initiated with fire crews locating and extinguishing a fire in the basement; at around 2:16 p.m. the fire was considered to be under control. There was no further extension of the fire beyond the basement. Ventilation was established to clear the structure of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide before firefighters concluded and turned the scene over to a fire investigator. 

The fire investigator is continuing to analyze the scene to identify a cause and origin. Damage has been estimated at approximately $150,000.

At approximately 12:13 a.m. on June 28, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call from an employee of a fast food restaurant in the 900 block of 51st Street East reporting a commercial kitchen appliance on fire. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief responded.

Fire crews arrived on scene in less than four minutes to find all occupants self-evacuating; it was reported that attempts by staff members to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful. Firefighters ensured utilities servicing the appliance were shut down before using a dry chemical fire extinguisher and the building's automatic extinguishing system to fully extinguish the fire; the commanding fire officer considered the loss to be stopped at around 12:44 a.m.. Fire crews established a laddered connection to the building's roof to search for possible extension of the fire; with no extension found, firefighters turned the building over to a fire investigator and returned to their stations.

A fire investigator has confirmed the fire to have been an accidental grease fire that originated inside of a commercial deep fryer. Damage has been estimated at approximately $10,000.