Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

A fire investigator has concluded the investigation into a shed fire that occurred in the 100 block of Avenue S South on May 23, 2020. The fire is confirmed to be incendiary with damage estimated at approximately $5,000.

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On May 23, 2020, at approximately 3:53 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a possible fire in the area of 22nd Street West; internal radio communication with the Saskatoon Police Service confirmed the fire to be in the 100 block of Avenue S South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief responded. 

Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a shed to be fully involved in fire with extension to a nearby tree; the fire was brought under control in about five minutes from the time of the first fire engine arriving on scene. There were no injuries reported and a fire investigation has been initiated to identify a cause of origin and damage estimate.

The investigation into a fire that occurred on May 23, 2020 in the 300 block of Avenue S South at an occupied residential structure has concluded.

The fire investigator has identified the fire to be incendiary; damage is estimated at approximately $25,000.

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At approximately 6:46 a.m. on May 23, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call from a passerby reporting a residential structure on fire in the 300 block of Avenue S South. 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 less than four minutes to find a small fire burning on the exterior of the structure. Fire crews initiated an immediate attack on the fire and began to search for occupants and extension. The lone occupant, presenting as uncooperative and threatening, refused to vacate the structure; the Saskatoon Police Service was requested to force removal of the occupant, allowing firefighters to safely continue their work on the interior. Fire crews confirmed there to be no further extension of the fire and established ventilation to clear the structure of smoke and carbon monoxide. The fire was brought under control in less than 10 minutes from the time of arrival and nearby exposures were successfully protected by firefighters.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is working to identify a cause and assess the damage.

The investigation into a fire that occurred at a residential structure in the 400 block of Avenue V South on May 21, 2020 has concluded.

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

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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a single 911 call at approximately 10:41 p.m. on May 21, 2020 reporting a possible structure fire in the 400 block of Avenue V South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, a fire was confirmed to be burning on the main floor of a residential structure. Fire crews established connections to nearby hydrants and began a transitional attack on the fire to soften it from the exterior before making entry. The fire was brought under control in less than 30 minutes from the time of the first fire engine arriving on scene. Searches of the structure confirmed there to be no occupants or further extension of the fire. Ventilation was conducted using electric fans to clear the structure of remaining smoke and toxins. There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.

Fire crews have concluded on scene and a fire investigator is working to identify a cause and damage estimate.

The investigation into a fire that damaged a garage in the 100 block of Avenue K South on May 21, 2020 has concluded.

A fire investigator has identified the fire to be incendiary with damage estimated at approximately $10,000.

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At approximately 9:39 p.m. on May 21, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received many 911 calls reporting a garage on fire in the 100 block of Avenue K 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 less than four minutes to find a boarded-up residential garage fully involved in fire. A connection to a nearby hydrant was made and fire crews immediately began flowing water and foam to extinguish the fire; it was brought under control within minutes of the first fire engine arriving on scene. Upon searching the garage, firefighters confirmed there to be no occupants or further extension of the fire. There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.

A fire investigator is on scene working to identify a cause and assess the damage.

This incident occurred at approximately 2:33 a.m. on May 27, 2020, not 2:33 p.m. as was previously reported.

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At approximately 2:33 p.m. on May 27, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call from a passerby reporting a house on fire in the 100 block of Avenue O South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief attended the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a fire at the rear of a boarded-up residential structure. A connection to a hydrant was made and an immediate offensive fire attack was initiated. Fire crews confirmed the fire to have move upwards towards the attic and began extinguishment from both the interior and exterior. An arcing power line, presenting as a hazard at the rear of the property, forced fire crews to retreat from the area and reposition to continue the fire attack from a safer location. A complete loss stopped was called by the commanding fire officer in about 50 minutes from the time of fire dispatchers first receiving notification of the incident. Searches of the structure confirmed there to be no occupants inside. No injuries were sustained to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident.

A fire investigator has found the fire to have involved both a residential garbage bin and the structure. This fire has been identified as incendiary and damage is estimated at approximately $30,000.