Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 03:30 on Tuesday May 28^th the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from a neighbor of flames coming from the rear of 2015 20^th St West. Three engines, one ladder truck, a heavy rescue and battalion chief were dispatched.

 On arrival crews found a single story home with heavy flames and smoke coming from the rear of the house. The house was boarded up. Fire crews started an exterior attack and discovered the floor had been burnt through. Fire crews went defensive and did not enter the house. It took approximately 20 minutes to contain the main body of fire. Fire crews remain on scene extinguishing hot spots.

The fire is consider to be suspicious and is under investigation. There is no damage estimate at this time.

At 22:59 hrs the Saskatoon Fire Department dispatched an Engine company to a reported car fire behind 342 Ave R south, on arrival a garbage can, car and the deck on the first floor of an apartment building were on fire. An additional 2 Engines, Aerial truck, Rescue truck and Battalion chief were dispatched to assist with the fire.

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and evacuated the apartment building. Fire crews searched the building to ensured the fire had not spread and remained on scene to remove smoke form the building.

The fire was suspicious in nature and a fire investigator was call to the scene.

There is no damage estimate at this time.

At approximately 8:11 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke in the hallway and the fire alarm sounding at an apartment building located at 235 Stillwater Drive. The source of the smoke was believed to be coming from suite 104.

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

Fire crews arrived on scene in less than four minutes and immediately made entry into the apartment building. Upon entry, heavy smoke was observed in the hallway as fire crews advanced towards suite 104. Once inside suite 104, firefighters observed thick black smoke with multiple rooms involved in fire. Two additional fire engines were dispatched for response to assist fire crews working on scene. The gas supply to the building was shut off and utility technicians were notified to respond to the scene. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes of the first arriving fire crew.

Heavy smoke was present on all floors of the apartment building, as multiple fire crews facilitated an evacuation of the entire structure. During the evacuation, fire crews removed one cat and one dog from a suite on the first floor, reuniting the two pets with their owner outside. Once on the second floor, fire crews found, woke, and assisted one sleeping occupant from their suite and outside to safety. 

Ventilation was initiated to begin clearing the apartment building of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. One additional aerial ladder truck was dispatched for response to assist in ventilation efforts.

Fire crews remain on scene to continue ventilation and extinguish any hot spots. Fire investigators have started an investigation into the cause of the fire. A damage estimate is not available at this time.

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

An update will be provided as new details become known.

At approximately 9:11 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a multi-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer unit at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 41.

Two fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, and one battalion were immediately dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews determined there to be no entrapment or hazardous materials involved and the operational decision was made to cancel the response of the additional responding fire engine and heavy rescue unit. Two passenger vehicles, a black Chevrolet Silverado and a black Ford Edge, were significantly damaged as a result of the collision. A third passenger vehicle, a red Ford Escape, and a tractor-trailer unit also sustained minor damage from the collision. Fire crews performed fluid and debris clean-up on scene. 

There were no serious injuries reported as a result of this collision. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department has now concluded its involvement in this incident. 

At approximately 4:08 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received an initial 911 call reporting a fence on fire in the 400 block of Avenue T South. One fire engine was dispatched for response. Several additional 911 calls reported multiple shed-like storage structures on fire at this same location. Two additional fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were also dispatched to respond.

Upon arrival, fire crews observed multiple sheds and trees on fire with heavy smoke exiting the yards of 454 and 452 Avenue T South. Fire crews, with support from the Saskatoon Police Service, began evacuating the affected properties and securing the area.

An on-board water supply from a fire engine allowed for an immediate attack on the fire, while additional fire crews laid hose lines and connected to hydrants nearby. Utility technicians were requested to examine the area, as downed lines were present on the fire scene. Fire crews had the fire under control in less than 20 minutes.

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

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

In recent months there has been a noticeable increase in fires resulting from the improper or inadequate storage and disposal of smoking materials; this is of immediate concern to the Saskatoon Fire Department.

Residents are reminded to:

• Keep smoking materials well out of the reach of children,
• Always use a deep ashtray or metal container with a lid to dispose of smoking materials, keeping it a safe distance from anything combustible,
• Never discard smoking materials in vegetation, mulch, peat moss, potted plants, leaves, grasses, or other easily combustible materials, and
• Douse smoking materials in water or sand to ensure they are safely out.

Smoking materials include, but are not limited to:

• Cigarettes,
• Cigars,
• Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), otherwise known as vape pens,
• Drug paraphernalia, and
• Lighters and matches.

NOTE: Although electronic cigarettes do not produce a visible flame or ember, fires have occurred while being used, charged, and transported. Never leave charging electronic cigarettes unattended and always be cautions while they are in use.

Smoking material fires are preventable fires; be sure to properly put it out.

In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

At approximately 1:10 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible house on fire at 1037 Mahoney Avenue. Fire dispatchers worked with the caller to obtain more information for responding fire crews, identifying that flame could be seen coming from the deck of the house.

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

Fire crews arrived on scene in less than four minutes to find a residential bi-level with visible smoke and flames coming from an attached deck. The fire was quickly extinguished using the on-board water supply from the fire engine.

As a precaution, fire crews searched all levels of the house and confirmed there to be no remaining occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire. Ventilation was conducted to clear the house and surrounding area of remaining smoke.

A fire investigator has found the cause of the fire to be accidental in nature as a result of the improper disposal of smoking materials. Damage has been estimated at $10,000. 

Smoking material fires are preventable fires; be sure to properly put it out.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at approximately 6:53 pm reporting a house fire on Whelan Crescent resulting in the dispatch of 3 engine companies, a ladder company, a rescue company and a battalion chief.  The first arriving firefighters discovered two houses involved in fire and another two homes threatened to be exposed to the fire.  A request was made for an additional 2 engine companies and a fire investigator.

Fire Crews advanced hose lines to combat the fire and dedicated addition lines to protect adjacent buildings under threat from the fire.   The majority of fire was brought under control within a half an hour of arriving.  Searches for occupants confirmed no one was inside either house.  A dog was removed from one home, but unfortunately did not survive. 

The fire investigator has determined the fire originated on a rear deck of one house and spread to a neighbouring house.  It is suspected the improper disposal of smoking material in a planter caused this fire.  Estimated damages are $750,000.00.

At approximately 8:09 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle collision on 8th Street East at the Circle Drive overpass. 

Two Fire Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched for response. Upon arrival of the first responding fire crew, it was observed that a single motorcycle had overturned and that extrication would not be required.

The lone male driver of the motorcycle was in need of medical attention and was tended to by Firefighter Paramedics before being transported to hospital for further treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

Fire crews removed the motorcycle and its debris from the roadway. A tow truck was contacted for collection of the inoperable and damaged motorcycle.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded its involvement in this incident and the scene has been left with the Saskatoon Police Service.

At approximately 9:44 P.M. on Saturday May 18, 2019, The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible kitchen fire at 3134 11 th St W.  The fire department responded with 3 engines, 1 ladder company, 1 rescue company and a battalion chief. 

When crews arrived they found there was no remaining fire as the sprinklers had been activated as a result of a grease fire in the kitchen on the fourth floor of the apartment building.  Fire crews treated one man on scene for minor burns before he was transported to hospital for further treatment.

Crews had to shut down the sprinkler systems and ventilate the building to remove the remaining smoke.

An investigator was called and determined the fire to have been accidental.  Damages are estimated at $40,000.00.

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