Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to five separate reports of garbage or recycling bins on fire between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:45 am on February 14, 2020.

Each fire was brought under control and had a loss stopped within approximately 10 minutes of receiving notification of the incident. 

All of the five garbage/recycling bin fires are considered to be suspicious in nature.

On February 14, 2020 at approximately 4:10 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire at a home under construction at 1247 Avenue J South. 

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

Upon arrival, firefighters observed flames showing on the exterior of the home and initiated an immediate attack to suppress the fire. Fire crews breached an exterior door on the home, noting smoke upon entering, while additional fire crews began removing siding to check for further extension of the fire. Firefighters shut off the gas supply to the home and fire dispatchers requested the response of utility technicians to shut off remaining utilities. 

Firefighters on the interior of the home proceeded to the basement where they were met with increasingly darkening smoke and a fire that continued to spread to the main level of the home. Firefighters retreated from the home to pursue an exterior attack; this involved gaining additional access by cutting into the wall of the home. Upon softening the fire from the exterior, fire crews re-entered the home to continue fire suppression from the interior. The fire was brought under control within 70 minutes of the first fire engine arriving on scene.

Fire crews established ventilation to clear the home of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. Firefighters performed searches on each level of the home, finding no further extension of the fire and confirming there to be no occupants or pets present at the time of the fire.

A fire investigator has concluded the on scene investigation and has found the fire to be accidental in nature, originating near an electrical box in the basement. Damage has been estimated at $200,000.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. 

On February 14, 2020 at approximately 6:21 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an industrial structure fire at Shercom Industries Inc., located on Township Road 382 in Corman Park.

Three fire engines, one aerial ladder truck, one rescue unit, one water tanker, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. One haz-mat unit was later dispatched and placed on stand-by on scene. Two assistant chiefs have also responded to the fire scene to assume safety officer and public information officer functions on scene.

The first responding fire engine noted considerable levels of smoke while traveling to the fire scene. Upon arrival, heavy flames were visibly exiting a two storey industrial building. A representative on scene confirmed to the commanding fire officer that all employees had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Power was shut off to the building to minimize potential hazards. A water tanker is shuttling water to the fire scene while multiple firefighters are engaged in fire suppression. 

There have been no reported injuries to civilian or fire personnel. Martensville Fire Department has responded and is assisting on scene. 

This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided as additional information becomes known.

At Approximately 03:50 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a garage fire. Three Engine Companies, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Truck and the Battalion Chief responded.

On arrival, smoke was coming from the detached garage.

Fire Crews made entry and the fire extinguished. There was no extension to the home.

A Fire Investigator was called to the scene. A cause and damage estimate has not been given. There were no reported injuries. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes to correct the number of patients involved in this collision; the SUV involved was traveling with two occupants, not three as was previously reported.

In total, three patients from two vehicles were involved in this collision.

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At approximately 1:20 p.m. on February 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Grasswood Road. It was reported to fire dispatchers that two vehicles were involved in the collision, one vehicle was smoking, and that multiple occupants remained trapped. 

Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews confirmed the entrapment of three occupants from an SUV that remained on the highway, as well as the entrapment of one occupant from a truck several metres into a field. Neither vehicle was smoking or on fire upon arrival.

Fire crews stabilized and de-energized both vehicles in preparation for the extrication process, with firefighter-paramedics performing patient assessments and providing care inside of the heavily damaged vehicles. Using hydraulic rescue tools, fire crews immediately began extrication of the SUV's three occupants. Simultaneously, fire crews successfully evacuated the truck's occupant through a rear door without the need of extrication.

Multiple patients were transported to hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has left the scene under the authority of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

At approximately 1:20 p.m. on February 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Grasswood Road. It was reported to fire dispatchers that two vehicles were involved in the collision, one vehicle was smoking, and that multiple occupants remained trapped. 

Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews confirmed the entrapment of three occupants from an SUV that remained on the highway, as well as the entrapment of one occupant from a truck several metres into a field. Neither vehicle was smoking or on fire upon arrival.

Fire crews stabilized and de-energized both vehicles in preparation for the extrication process, with firefighter-paramedics performing patient assessments and providing care inside of the heavily damaged vehicles. Using hydraulic rescue tools, fire crews immediately began extrication of the SUV's three occupants. Simultaneously, fire crews successfully evacuated the truck's occupant through a rear door without the need of extrication.

Multiple patients were transported to hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has left the scene under the authority of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

The address in the Title should read 2509 Woodward Avenue. Sorry for the typo.

Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls at approx. 12:05 this afternoon, reporting a house on fire at 2509 Woodward Avenue. Three Engines, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene.

Crews arrived on scene in less than three minutes and noted smoke and flame from the front and back of the attached garage of this single family house. Incident command was notified that all occupants of the home had been evacuated.

An exterior attack was initiated to contain and control the main body of fire and minimize the extension into the house. Crews then were able to check and extinguish the spots that crept into the main house. Under control was marked at 12:59 and confirmation was given that evacuation was reported correctly.

Fire crews shut down the gas line to the house, while utility technicians were requested to disconnect remaining utilities.

A Fire Investigator is on scene. Damage is extensive however an estimate is not available at this time. No injuries have been reported as a result of this fire.

The Saskatoon fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 1900 Block of 22^nd Street West at approximately 2:40 this morning. Three Fire Engines, one Ladder Truck, one Heavy Rescue Unit, one Fire Investigation Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched to the incident.

Fire Crews arrived on scene within 4 minutes of being dispatched. Upon arrival, flames and  black smoke was seen coming from the rear of the house. First arriving fire crews made a transitional attack through the main level windows to knock down the fire and reduce the temperatures in the building. Fire crews had to remove plywood from the windows to continue to attack the fire. Fire crews performed searches of each level in the house, finding no occupants. The fire was quickly brought under control, fire crews had to preform extensive overhaul to completely extinguish the fire.

A Fire Investigator is currently on scene working to determine a cause and a damage estimate.

There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 9:15 am reporting flames coming from a house at 317 of Avenue P South.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines plus a Ladder truck, a Rescue truck, a Battalion Chief and a Fire Investigator.  First arriving personnel observed smoke showing at the rear of a house.  Further investigation discovered a small fire originating in an unused coal chute – which was quickly put out.

A second 911 call was received by the Saskatoon Fire Department at 9:39 am reporting smoke coming from the roof of a house at 333 Ave Q South.  An Engine and Ladder were re-assigned from the fire on Ave P South, while an additional 2 Engines, a rescue truck, and a Fire Investigator were dispatched to that scene.  Upon arrival it was reported one occupant had been in the house and was accounted for having gotten out.  Flames were visible venting from the rear entrance door to the home.  The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished.  Preliminary investigation indicates the fire originated in the kitchen.

A third 911 call came to the Saskatoon Fire Department at 10:53 am where the caller described grey smoke coming from a garage at 206 Ave E South.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Ladder truck, a Rescue truck, a Battalion Chief, and a Fire Investigator.  First arriving firefighters were presented with a garage and a garbage dumpster on fire.  The fires were quickly extinguished limiting the damage.

All fires are currently under investigation with fire cause and damage estimates pending.