Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:53 am reporting an ammonia leak at the 600 block of Spadina Crescent East.  Dispatched to the scene was an engine, a hazmat unit and the battalion chief.

Crews arrived to find a small refrigerator in a suite leaking ammonia.  Hazmat technicians secured the refrigerator, wrapping in plastic and carried from the building.  The refrigerator was then turned over to the building management.

There was no one in the suite at the time of the leak, and there were no injuries to civilians of firefighters.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 at 3:53 pm on Saturday afternoon reporting fire coming from a garage on the 1100 block of Ave J North.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

Upon arrival flames were observed coming from a detached garage and crews were assigned to advance hose lines and begin suppression activities.  The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. 

There were two cars on the garage at the time of the fire.  There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The scene was turned over to the fire investigator who was able to conclude the fire started because of grinding ingiting flammable vapours.  Damage is estimated at $60,000.00.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call on Saturday evening reporting a fire on the 100 block of Cartier Crescent.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters were presented with a fully involved garage fire and crews were directed to advance hose lines to knock down flames from the exterior before proceeding into the structure. 

Once the fire was brought under control, a subsequent search discovered a deceased dog.  There were no other injuries to civilians of firefighters.

An additional engine was dispatched to the scene to relieve firefighters working in extreme cold temperatures to aid with final overhaul activities to ensure extinguishement and pack up equipment.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and not considered suspicious.  Damage is estimated to be $25,000.00.

The investigation into the cause of the fire continues, however damages have been estimated at $100,000.00. Unfortunately, four dogs and two parrots did not survive.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 4:35 am from the occupant of a house on the 1200 block Avenue D North reporting a fire.  The caller stated several pets remained in the house and were directed not to re-enter the building.  Dispatched to the seen are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters found the occupants outside and observed flames through a window on the front of the house.  One crew was assigned to begin fighting the fire through this front window while a second made entry to search the house for occupants and pets and attack the fire. 

Once the fire was brought under control, an additional engine was dispatched to relieve working firefighters.  All staff who were originally dispatched to this fire were returned to their stations while this single engine and fire investigator remain on scene.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 4:35 am from the occupant of a house on the 1200 block Avenue D North reporting a fire.  The caller stated several pets remained in the house and were directed not to re-enter the building.  Dispatched to the seen are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters found the occupants outside and observed flames through a front window on the front of the house.  One crew was assigned to begin fighting the fire through this front window while a second made entry to search the house for occupants and pets and attack the fire. 

Once the fire was brought under control, an additional engine was dispatched to relieve working firefighters.  All staff who were originally dispatched to this fire were returned to their stations while this single engine and fire investigator remain on scene.

More information will be provided as it becomes available

Fire Department and Saskatoon Police Service investigators are continuing to work together to determine the cause of this fire while damages are estimated to be $120,000.00.   

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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:06 pm reporting flames coming from a house in the 200 block of Avenue N South.  Dispatched to the seen are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters observed flames on the main floor and smoke pouring from the second floor.  Crews were assigned to make entry to search the house for occupants and attack the fire.  Upon initial entry crews discovered an unconscious person and immediately removed from the building.  It was determined immediately the occupant was deceased.

Fire crews remain on scene working to extinguish hot spots.  A fire investigator is in the early evolution of determining the cause of the fire.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:06 pm reporting flames coming from a house in the 200 block of Avenue N South.  Dispatched to the scene are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters observed flames on the main floor and smoke pouring from the second floor.  Crews were assigned to make entry to search the house for occupants and attack the fire.  Upon initial entry crews discovered an unconscious person and immediately removed from the building.  It was determined immediately upon removal the occupant was deceased.

Fire crews remain on scene working to extinguish hot spots.  A fire investigator is in the early evolution of determining the cause of the fire.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has completed its oversight of work to repair fire and life safety systems.

The fire alarm and sprinkler systems are now working to provide early warning in the event of a fire.  Portable fire extinguishers were installed, and all suites were checked for operable smoke alarms.

The building was turned over to the owners just before midnight.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department recently became aware of deficiencies to fire and life safety systems in a building at 1416, 20^th Street West.

“During a recent call to the building, firefighters identified concerns with the operability of the fire alarm system, sprinkler system and fire extinguishers,” says Assistant Chief Wayne Rodger. “ As a result, the Fire Department issued a Notice to Remedy for this address.”

Rodger says the department also arranged qualified technicians to repair these systems and make sure they are operable, so residents have a safe living space.

Work on these systems will commence at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Friday January 29.

“We collaborated with many people on this course of action and the goal is to have the building safety systems operational and safe for occupants by Saturday morning.

Residents will not be confined, but to ensure compliance with the Provincial Health Orders, residents are being asked to stay in their suites while the work is completed.

The Saskatoon Police Service has agreed to support the technicians by helping provide a secure work site for them.  Officers will also escort residents if they need to leave or enter the building.

The Saskatoon Fire Department recently became aware of deficiencies to fire and life safety systems in a building at 1416, 20^th Street West.

“During a recent call to the building, firefighters identified concerns with the operability of the fire alarm system, sprinkler system and fire extinguishers,” says Assistant Chief Wayne Rodger. “ As a result, the Fire Department issued a Notice to Remedy for this address.”

Rodger says the department also arranged qualified technicians to repair these systems and make sure they are operable, so residents have a safe living space.

Work on these systems will commence at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Friday January 29.

“We collaborated with many people on this course of action and the goal is to have the building safety systems operational and safe for occupants by Saturday morning.

Residents will not be confined, but to ensure compliance with the Provincial Health Orders, residents are being asked to stay in their suites while the work is completed.

The Saskatoon Police Service has agreed to support the technicians by helping provide a secure work site for them.  Officers will also escort residents if they need to leave or enter the building.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call 2:16am from nursing staff reporting smell and haze of smoke on the main level of Sherbrooke Community Centre on Acadia Drive.   Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

Upon arrival crews were ordered into the building and encountered very light smoke and began the search for the source.  This search eventually led them to the garbage room and located the fire inside a large metal dumpster.  This dumpster was rolled out of the building and safely extinguished.

The occupants weren't evacuated as the fire was confined to the metal dumpster in an enclosed garbage room.  Fire crews  set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke from the building.  There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The fire investigator confirms the fire began in an enclosed dumpster, while the investigation continues as to the exact cause.  There was minimal damage resulting the need for cleaning of some surfaces.