Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded the investigation into a fire that occurred in the 1200 block of 11th Street East on May 3, 2020.

A fire investigator has confirmed the cause of the fire to be accidental as a result of a shorted battery in a children's ride-on toy; it was not being charged or used at the time of the fire. Damage has been estimated at approximately $10,000.

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At approximately 7:10 p.m. on May 3, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 1200 block of 11th Street East. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

A member of the Saskatoon Police Service was in the area at the time and had used a fire extinguisher in an effort to contain the fire. All occupants had evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, smoke was visibly coming from the back of the single family residential structure; firefighters quickly located and fully extinguished the small fire that was burning on the exterior. Fire crews performed searches of the structure, confirming there to be no remaining occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire. 

No injuries were reported to firefighter-paramedics as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is working to determine a cause and damage estimate.

At approximately 7:10 p.m. on May 3, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 1200 block of 11th Street East. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

A member of the Saskatoon Police Service was in the area at the time and had used a fire extinguisher in an effort to contain the fire. All occupants had evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, smoke was visibly coming from the back of the single family residential structure; firefighters quickly located and fully extinguished the small fire that was burning on the exterior. Fire crews performed searches of the structure, confirming there to be no remaining occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire. 

No injuries were reported to firefighter-paramedics as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is working to determine a cause and damage estimate.

A fire investigator has concluded on scene of a structure fire that occurred at a vacant property in the 400 block of Avenue S South on May 3, 2020.

The fire has been identified as incendiary, damaging both the structure of origin and a neighbouring vacant property; damage is estimated at approximately $10,000 between the two properties affected.

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At approximately 10:54 a.m. on May 3, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting heavy black smoke exiting from the back of a vacant and boarded-up residential structure. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, smoke was confirmed to be coming from the structure; firefighters initiated a transitional attack, softening the fire from the exterior before breaching a rear access point to gain entry. Fire crews shut off the gas supply to the structure as fire dispatchers contacted utility technicians to attend the scene. A small fire was located and quickly extinguished on the exterior; firefighters performed searches of the structure, confirming there to be no occupants or pets inside and no further extension of the fire. 

There were no injuries to civilian or fire personnel as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is on scene working to identify a cause and determine a damage estimate.

At approximately 10:54 a.m. on May 3, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting heavy black smoke exiting from the back of a vacant and boarded-up residential structure. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, smoke was confirmed to be coming from the structure; firefighters initiated a transitional attack, softening the fire from the exterior before breaching a rear access point to gain entry. Fire crews shut off the gas supply to the structure as fire dispatchers contacted utility technicians to attend the scene. A small fire was located and quickly extinguished on the exterior; firefighters performed searches of the structure, confirming there to be no occupants or pets inside and no further extension of the fire. 

There were no injuries to civilian or fire personnel as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is on scene working to identify a cause and determine a damage estimate.

At approximately 2:50 p.m. on May 2, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls alerting to a wind-driven grass fire in the area of Highway 14 West just outside of Saskatoon. 

One fire engine, two water tankers, two brush trucks, and one battalion chief were committed to this incident throughout its duration. 

Fire crews set up supply pools on scene as water tankers hauled water to the area. Changing winds challenged the efforts of fire crews; however, firefighters successfully protected several structures in the area and prevented them from becoming involved in fire. Fire dispatchers alerted a rail provider as tracks running through the area sustained damage from the fire. The fire was considered to be under control at approximately 4:49 p.m.

Firefighters extinguished hot spots throughout the early evening before concluding on scene and returning to their stations. There were no injuries to civilian or fire personnel as a result of this incident.