Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The investigation into a fire that occurred in the 400 block of Avenue I South on June 21, 2020 has concluded. A fire investigator has identified the fire to be incendiary and estimates damage to be approximately $2,000. 

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

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At approximately 11:08 a.m. on June 21, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting variations of a fence, structure, and discarded items on fire. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

The first fire engine arrived on scene in less than three minutes to find a mattress, couch, shed, and fence on fire. An immediate attack was initiated with firefighters bringing the flames under control at around 11:21 a.m. The commanding fire officer observed overhead power lines that had been damaged from the fire and had the appropriate utility crews respond. There were no injuries to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident. Firefighters have since returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon. 

A fire investigator is working to identify a cause and assess the damage; this fire is believed to be suspicious.

At approximately 7:49 p.m. on June 21, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting an apartment building on fire in the 100 block of Edinburgh Place. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival, visible smoke and flame were observed to be exiting the building; all occupants had self-evacuated. Firefighters immediately connected to nearby hydrants and made entry into the building. A fire was located inside a fourth floor unit and was quickly brought under control; the commanding fire officer confirmed the loss to be stopped at around 8:24 p.m. While performing searches of the building, one cat was located and removed from a second floor unit; the animal did not appear to be in distress. The Saskatoon Police Service had traffic restrictions in place for the duration of this incident to allow space for fire crews to operate and to keep civilian members of the public safe. 

A fire investigator is on scene working to determine a cause and assess the damage. An update will be provided upon conclusion of the investigative findings. 

At approximately 11:08 a.m. on June 21, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting variations of a fence, structure, and discarded items on fire. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

The first fire engine arrived on scene in less than three minutes to find a mattress, couch, shed, and fence on fire. An immediate attack was initiated with firefighters bringing the flames under control at around 11:21 a.m. The commanding fire officer observed overhead power lines that had been damaged from the fire and had the appropriate utility crews respond. There were no injuries to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident. Firefighters have since returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon. 

A fire investigator is working to identify a cause and assess the damage; this fire is believed to be suspicious.

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on June 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to an emergency medical incident for a person experiencing a seizure on a rooftop. One fire engine and one aerial ladder truck were committed to this incident.

Upon arrival, a middle-aged male patient was located on the roof of a residential garage; firefighter-paramedics accessed and stabilized the patient as the aerial ladder truck was positioned to load and lower the patient to the ground-level for transport by ambulance to hospital.

Fire crews concluded their work on scene and have since returned to their stations to continue proudly serving citizens in need. 

At approximately 10:33 a.m. on June 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted by the Saskatoon Police Service to a person who had entered the South Saskatchewan River from the Gordie Howe bridge. One fire engine, one water rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

The water rescue unit deployed onto the river from the emergency boat launch as the fire engine and battalion chief continued with police towards the last known location of the person. Upon arrival, a male was observed standing in the water; before the water rescue unit reached the location, the person had self-rescued from the river towards police officers waiting on the shoreline.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has since cleared the scene, removed the water rescue unit from the river, and returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon.