Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 3:24 p.m. on May 29, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a boarded-up residential structure on fire in the 300 block of Avenue P 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 within minutes to find a small fire burning at the rear of the structure. The fire was quickly contained by way of a defensive fire attack; the commanding fire officer instructed all responding fire apparatus to return to their stations upon confirmation of a manageable fire.

Due to extensive recent fire damage, a demolition order has previously been posted; the nuisance property must be leveled by June 24, 2020 to comply with the order.

A fire investigator has responded and will identify a cause and assess the resulting damage.

The fire that occurred earlier this evening, May 28, 2020, in a multi-unit residential apartment building remains under investigation; however, a fire investigator is confident that the fire originated in the kitchen of a unit in the building. Damage has been estimated at approximately $125,000.

Additionally, 23 occupants have been displaced as a result of this incident. The Canadian Red Cross is assisting in locating temporary accommodations for those affected.

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At approximately 5:03 p.m. on May 28, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke in a multi-unit residential apartment building. Four fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. Fire dispatchers worked simultaneously to dispatch firefighters and obtain critical information about the incident from 911 callers.

Upon arrival of responding fire crews, fire dispatchers were able to provide a believed unit of origin, supporting the commanding fire officer in coordinating a fire attack strategy. Immediately, fire crews initiated a transitional attack to soften the fire from the exterior before breaching a door for entry. Firefighters were met with heavy smoke conditions upon entering the building. While performing searches, two occupants were located inside a unit and were evacuated by fire crews. The unit of origin was quickly found with the fire being brought under control in less than 20 minutes from the time of the first fire engine arriving on scene. Ventilation of the structure was conducted to clear the entire building of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. There were no injuries sustained to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident.

Firefighters have concluded on scene and a fire investigator is working to identify a cause and assess the damage.

At approximately 5:03 p.m. on May 28, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke in a multi-unit residential apartment building. Four fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. Fire dispatchers worked simultaneously to dispatch firefighters and obtain critical information about the incident from 911 callers.

Upon arrival of responding fire crews, fire dispatchers were able to provide a believed unit of origin, supporting the commanding fire officer in coordinating a fire attack strategy. Immediately, fire crews initiated a transitional attack to soften the fire from the exterior before breaching a door for entry. Firefighters were met with heavy smoke conditions upon entering the building. While performing searches, two occupants were located inside a unit and were evacuated by fire crews. The unit of origin was quickly found with the fire being brought under control in less than 20 minutes from the time of the first fire engine arriving on scene. Ventilation of the structure was conducted to clear the entire building of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. There were no injuries sustained to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident.

Firefighters have concluded on scene and a fire investigator is working to identify a cause and assess the damage.

The investigation into a fire that occurred at a boarded-up and vacant residential property in the 1600 block of Avenue C North on May 20, 2020 has concluded. A fire investigator has confirmed the fire to be incendiary; damage is estimated at approximately $300,000.

The Fire Prevention and Investigation section of the Saskatoon Fire Department has conducted follow-up on the property. As a result of recent enforcement action, a demolition order has been posted; a fire inspector will monitor the progress of this order to confirm compliance over the coming weeks.

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At approximately 8:01 a.m. on May 20, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a boarded-up residential property on fire in the 1600 block of Avenue C North. Four fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief have been committed to this incident.

Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flame conditions were observed. Firefighters immediately began connecting to nearby hydrants and evacuating neighbouring properties. Defensive ground-level and aerial attacks were initiated to gain control of the fire and protect surrounding exposures. All utilities supplying the property had previously been terminated. A partial collapse occurred minutes prior to the fire being brought under control at approximately 9:00 a.m. Firefighters remain on scene monitoring for flare-ups and performing overhaul efforts. The Saskatoon Police Service assisted in restricting traffic flow through the area for the duration of this incident.

A fire investigator is beginning to process the scene; an investigative update will be provided upon additional information becoming known.

The fire that damaged the rear deck of a previously fire-damaged and boarded-up residential structure in the 400 block of Avenue S South on May 15, 2020, has been confirmed as incendiary. Damage incurred as a result of this fire is estimated at approximately $1,000.

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At approximately 7:31 a.m. on May 15, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received internal radio communication from the Saskatoon Police Service alerting to a deck on fire in the 400 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. 

Firefighters arrived on scene in less than four minutes to find a small section of the rear deck on a boarded-up residential property involved in fire. The fire was brought under control within three minutes of the first fire engine arriving on scene. Fire crews forced entry into the structure to perform searches; no occupants were located inside and no further extension of the fire was found.

This fire is considered to be suspicious in nature. A fire investigator is working to identify a cause and assess the damage.