At 10:57 p.m. on September 22, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call for a fire in the suite on the 3rd floor of a multi-residential structure in the 300 Block of Kingsmere Boulevard.  Four fire engines, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.  First arriving fire crews reported to all incoming crews that there was smoke showing from a third floor window.  All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties.  The fire alarm was ringing but evacuation of the building was not complete.  The Saskatoon Police Service assisted fire crews in completing evacuation and keeping everyone out of the building.  Firefighters were quick to begin extinguishing the fire.     

This fire was brought under control at 11:38 p.m.  One dog was rescued by firefighters but two cats did not survive.  Occupants were alerted to the fire in the unit by their smoke alarm.  They attempted to extinguish the fire which was too large for a fire extinguisher.  Occupants called 9-1-1 and our fire dispatcher advised them to evacuate. 

A Fire Investigator was requested and conducted a cause and origin scene examination.  Fire originated in the bathroom and spread into the remainder of the unit.  Fire is still under investigation and no determination has been established yet.  Damage is estimated at $325,000.  Two units were deemed not habitable from the effects of the fire. 

Occupants who were displaced are safely re-housed.  No injuries to firefighters or residents occurred as a result of this fire.

Fire investigation has concluded for the fire that occurred on September 11, 2022 in the 400 Block of Wellman Crescent.  Cause of the fire was accidental due to internal heating from oil soaked rags used for staining which ignited.  Construction materials in the area of the rags caught fire as well.  The sprinkler system did its function and kept the fire small on the second floor of this commercial structure.  Damage is estimated at $10,000.

No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred as a result of this fire.  

At 5:14 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from an alarm monitoring company of the alarm signaling at a structure in the 400 Block of Wellman Crescent.  One fire engine was dispatched to investigate the alarm signal from this property.  On arrival, fire crews indicated the fire alarm was ringing and there was water flowing from the automatic sprinkler system on the second floor.  After further investigation, it was identified that there was smoke visible on the second floor.  Another two fire engines, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  Fire was reported as extinguished at 5:41 p.m.  

The on call Fire Investigator has been requested.  Further details will be provided as soon as they are available.

At 11:13 p.m. on September 6, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received an alert from the ambulance service of a vehicle that rolled over on its roof.  The location was updated as being on Idylwyld Drive North near Ruth Street.  One fire engine, one rescue unit and that Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving fire crews reported one vehicle involved lying on its roof.  Crew assessed the patient inside the vehicle and determined there were minor injuries.  No extrication with tools was required.  Patient care was transferred to the ambulance service.

Fire crews returned to their stations after cleaning fluids that had leaked from the vehicle.

At 6:41 a.m. on September 5, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a female in the river hanging onto a log.  Two fire engines, a water rescue team and boat along with the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving fire crew got eyes on the female.  The boat entered the water and proceeded to the female's location.  The SFD water rescue team reached the female by boat at 6:55 a.m. and returned her safely to shore.  

Care for the female was transferred to the ambulance service.

All fire personnel were accounted for and returned to their respective stations.

At 3:38 a.m. on September 5, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a female in the water under the Circle Drive Bridge from the Saskatoon Police.  Two fire engines, a water rescue boat along with the Battalion Chief were dispatched. 

On arrival, our fire crew on land got eyes on a female in distress calling for help North of the Circle Drive bridge approximately 75 yards from the West shoreline.  The SFD water team prepared for a water rescue from land and by boat.  A member of the water rescue team from the fire engine, was tied securely and entered the water from shore close to the female's location to perform a rescue if possible while the other crew launched the boat.  At 4:01 a.m., the water rescue team and boat were in the water at the 33rd Street boat launch.  The firefighter who entered the water from shore reached the female and securely tethered her to the line prior to the water rescue boat reaching her location.  Fire crews then pulled the tethered pair in from the river.  At 4:04 a.m., the female was on the shore.  Fire crews provided blankets and carried the female up the embankment. 

Care for the female was transferred to the ambulance service.  

No injuries were sustained during this rescue.  All personnel on scene were accounted for and fire crews returned to their respective stations.  

At 9:39 a.m. on September 4, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call reporting a garbage can and garage on fire.  Three fire engines, one ladder unit, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, fire crews reported the garage was fully involved in fire.  All incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties.  An exterior extinguishment was initiated immediately.  Fire crews extinguished the fire on the exterior and advance into the interior of the garage.  The fire was brought under control at 9:58 a.m.  A Fire Investigator was requested to attend.

The fire investigation was conducted with the Saskatoon Police Investigator.  The Fire Investigator has concluded the investigation and determined the cause of the fire is suspicious.  A recycling bin was lit on fire that spread to the fence and garage.  Damage is estimated at $25,000.  Police will continue their portion of the investigation.

No injuries were sustained as a result of this fire.

If anyone has information or evidence related to this fire, please contact the Saskatoon Police Service at (306) 975-8300.