Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At 11:11 pm the Saskatoon Fire Department began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a fire in the 800 block of 9^th 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'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.

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.

At approximately 8:13 p.m. on August 1, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a detached residential garage on fire in the 200 block of Avenue G 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 about two minutes, fire crews located a fully involved garage producing a significant amount of black smoke. As fire crews began connecting to nearby hydrants, the commanding fire officer notified fire dispatchers of a power pole on fire in the area and requested the attendance of the appropriate utility technicians. The fire, that had extended to a neighbouring fence, was quickly brought under control. Searches of the structure confirmed there to be no occupants or pets inside at the time of the fire and no injuries occurred as a result of this incident. Firefighters concluded their work on scene at around 9:14 p.m. and turned the scene over to a fire investigator. 

The fire investigator has confirmed this fire to be incendiary and has estimated the damage at approximately $30,000.

At approximately 7:25 a.m. on August 1, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting black smoke exiting a residential structure in the 800 block of 20th Street West. 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 engine arrived on scene in two minutes to find a small bungalow with smoke visible from the exterior; firefighters were alerted on scene to the possibility of an occupant in the basement. Immediately connecting to nearby hydrants and making entry into the structure, firefighters located and extinguished a fire in the basement. All occupants were soon accounted for and were confirmed to have safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Firefighters considered the fire to be under control by about 7:46 a.m. and confirmed the fire to have been contained to the basement. Ventilation was started to clear a significant amount of smoke from the structure. While performing searches, one deceased cat was located in the basement. Fire crews have since concluded on scene and returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon. 

A fire investigator has identified this fire to be accidental as a result of the improper disposal of smoking materials. Damage is estimated at approximately $25,000.