Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Just after 3:00 this afternoon, Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of house on fire at the 100 Block of Olmstead Road, in the Fairhaven area. Three Engines, one Rescue Unit, one Ladder Company, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched. 

On arrival, the first crew noted heavy smoke exiting a basement window from the rear of one side of the structure. It was reported on scene that all occupants from both residences had self-evacuated before arrival of Fire crews. An attack hose line was used to knock down the fire and cool the interior through the rear side basement window.  That allowed tenable conditions for search crews to enter the fire area for complete extinguishment and to verify there were no other occupants inside. 

Once the fire was contained and under control, fans were used to clear smoke from the home. Crews ensured there was no fire extension to the upper level of the home nor the adjoining suite.

A Fire Investigator is on scene. The cause has not yet been determined and  a damage estimate has not been given. 

Fortunately, no injuries were sustained by anyone due to this incident. 

Saskatoon Fire Department responds to an Apartment Fire at 403 Avenue P South

At 05:38 this evening The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an apartment was on fire at 403 Avenue P South. 

Three Engines an Aerial Ladder a Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.

First arriving crews arrived and found a three storey residential apartment with smoke visible from a third level balcony.  Crews entered the apartment building and encountered smoke on the third level.  An evacuation and a search for possible trapped occupants was conducted.  Crews found a fire on the floor inside one of the apartments.  The fire was extinguished and power ventilation fans were used to clear the smoke from the building. 

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

A Fire Investigation Unit was called to the scene and the cause of the fire has been determined to be careless smoking. 

Damages are estimated at $20,000.

At approximately 17:55 tonight Saskatoon fire department received a 911 call form the midtown mall reporting smoke and a possible electrical fire in a mechanical room in the parkade of the mall.

Three Engines, One Ladder truck, one Rescue truck and a Battalion chef were dispatched to the call. On arrival fire crews found a significant amount of smoke in the parkade, an addition fire engine was called to respond at that time.

Upon further investigation fire crews found that a large breaker had failed in  electrical room, the resulted in arcing produced a large amount of smoke. All electrical sources were secured off by fire crews and building maintenance.

Fire crews assisted mall security with ensuring the building was evacuated and closed.

An investigator was called to the scene, the incident is under investigation but is not suspicious. There is no damage estimate at this time.   

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire in a piece of machinery located in a Large Commercial Metal Manufacturing Building at approximately 9:57 this evening. Two Fire Engines, one Water Tanker, one Brush Truck, one Rescue Unit, and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the incident.

Upon arrival, black smoke was seen coming from the building. Fire crews determined that the fire was in the filtration system of a piece of equipment used in metal processing. The filters were removed from the machine and extinguished. Fire crews remained on scene to clear the structure of smoke.

There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

A damage estimate is not available at this time.

The Saskatoon Fire Department is concluding on scene of a structure fire in the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue North.

Initial reports of this incident had indicated maintenance work being conducted on the roof of the structure; all maintenance personnel had made it off of the roof and were accounted for prior to the arrival of the first responding fire engine. Additionally, all employees of the affected businesses had self-evacuated to a safe location. 

Once on scene, firefighters shut off the gas supply to the structure while fire dispatchers requested utility technicians to shut down remaining utilities.

Upon gaining access to the roof, firefighters worked from both the exterior and interior to locate the fire. Once located, fire crews worked diligently to contain the fire to the area of origin, limiting the extent of the damage and protecting the fire from further involving the roof. Additionally, fire crews brought in salvage covers in an attempt to protect retail merchandise from the effects of firefighting efforts. A variety of chainsaws, poke-poles, and axes were used to search for extension of the fire throughout the structure.

One additional fire engine was later requested to attend due to the challenging location of the fire and significant work efforts that fire crews had been conducting on scene.

Once fully extinguished, firefighters established ventilation using electric fans to clear the structure of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide.

A fire investigator is on scene working to determine a cause. A damage estimate is not available at this time.

An update will be provided upon conclusion of the investigative findings.

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At approximately 4:42 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls alerting to a business on fire at 1102 3rd Avenue North. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief have currently been deployed to the fire scene.

Upon arrival of the first responding fire crew, smoke could be observed exiting the roof of the structure. Firefighters immediately established a laddered connection to the roof and began investigating to identify a source of the smoke. 

Firefighting efforts are ongoing and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area of 3rd Avenue North and 33rd Street East due to the large presence of emergency vehicles and personnel working on scene.

An update will be provided as additional information becomes known. 

At approximately 4:42 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls alerting to a business on fire at 1102 3rd Avenue North. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief have currently been deployed to the fire scene.

Upon arrival of the first responding fire crew, smoke could be observed exiting the roof of the structure. Firefighters immediately established a laddered connection to the roof and began investigating to identify a source of the smoke. 

Firefighting efforts are ongoing and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area of 3rd Avenue North and 33rd Street East due to the large presence of emergency vehicles and personnel working on scene.

An update will be provided as additional information becomes known. 

At approximately 12:26 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a confirmed multi-unit residential structure fire at 555 12th Street East with the possibility of one individual trapped on the roof.

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

While traveling across the Broadway Bridge, fire crews noted visible smoke and flames showing from the roof of the multi-unit residential complex across the river; the movements of one individual could also be observed on the roof of the structure.

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, it was confirmed that one individual who had been conducting maintenance work on the roof was in need of assistance to a safer location; however, they were not trapped as originally reported. The maintenance worker used a bucket of water to begin containing the fire, with fire crews initiating an immediate attack on the fire upon assisting the maintenance worker to safety. Firefighters conducted searches of each suite in the complex, finding no remaining occupants, pets, or extension of the fire inside.

The maintenance worker was medically assessed by firefighter-paramedics and was released on scene without requiring further treatment.

A fire investigator has responded to the scene and is working to identify a cause. A damage estimate is not available at this time.

The on scene fire examination has concluded and the circumstances causing the fire are undetermined.  This fire is not considered suspicious as there are a couple of potential heat sources that may have contributed its cause.  The damaged caused by this fire is estimated to be $50,000.00.

The on scene fire investigation has been completed and the cause of the fire is deemed suspicious and the file turned over to Saskatoon Police Service.  The fire damage is estimated at $8000.00.

At approximately 8:40 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision with confirmed entrapment on Avenue E North at 31st Street West. 

One fire engine, one heavy rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire crew, a Jeep Liberty transporting two occupants was confirmed to have struck a tree, trapping the female passenger inside. Firefighters immediately disconnected the battery and began preparing the vehicle for the extrication process. Fire crews initiated extrication using hydraulic rescue tools, removing the passenger side door and clearing access to the patient.

The male driver had exited the vehicle with what are believed to be minor injuries prior to the first fire crew arriving on scene while the extricated female passenger sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries; both are being transported to hospital by ambulance for additional medical treatment.

The scene has been left in the care of the Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.