Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call just before 03:00 AM ,reporting a house on fire at 201 26th Street West. Three Engines, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene.

Crews arrived on scene in less than four minutes.  Smoke and flame were visible coming from the rear of the house with upper level involvement as well. The house was boarded up and appeared to be vacant.

 An exterior attack was initiated to contain and control the main body of fire. Crews remain on scene extinguishing hot spots and fire that has extended into various areas of the structure.

Rotation of staff throughout the night was required due to the extreme cold and difficult working conditions on scene. 

A Fire Investigator is on scene. Cause and damage estimate have not been given at this time. No injuries have been reported due to this incident. 

Saskatoon Fire Department received a call just before 02:00 AM reporting a garage on fire at 1631 Avenue C North. Three Engines, one Ladder company, one Rescue Unit and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene.

On arrival, flames were showing on the exterior of the garage and had already moved into the attic. Crews extinguished the main body of fire very quickly but remained on scene for just under one hour to ensure the fire was completely under control.  A primary search was conducted throughout the interior immediately after arrival, to verify no occupants were inside the structure.

A Fire Investigator was called to the scene. The cause and damage estimate have not been given at this time. No injuries resulted due to this incident.

At approximately 11:40 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a detached garage on fire at 323 Nemeiben Road. 

Three Fire Engines, one Aerial Ladder Truck, one Heavy Rescue Truck, and one Battalion Chief were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed visible smoke and flame to be exiting a detached garage in the rear of the address reported. It was determined that all occupants had evacuated from the property and a defensive attack was initiated on the garage. The utilities to the garage were disconnected to allow crews to work safely and effectively on scene. Fire crews contained the fire to the garage, preventing the flame from spreading to adjacent homes. The fire was brought under control within 40 minutes of the first fire crew arriving.

A Fire Investigation Unit was dispatched to the scene and Fire Investigators are working to determine a cause and damage estimate. 

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

Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a House Fire at 313 Greenbryre Lane in Corman Park.

At 02:10 this morning The Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a house was on fire at 313 Greenbryre Lane in Corman Park. 

Three Engines, two Water Tankers an Aerial Ladder a Heavy Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.

First arriving crews arrived in minutes and found a two storey residential home that was under construction fully engulfed in fire, the flames from the fire were threatening the neighboring home at 317 Greenbryre Lane. Fire crews utilized their on board booster water tanks to protect the exposed home while command made sure the home had been evacuated.  Due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area crews were required to use water tanker trucks to supply water for the remainder of the attack.  The fire had destroyed the home under construction and the neighboring home was saved while sustaining minimal damage. Utility technicians were called to the scene to disconnect the power and gas.     

Fire crews remain on scene working to extinguish the remaining hot spots.

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 is currently under investigation. 

Damages are estimated at $700,000.

With winter in Saskatchewan, we’re never sure what to expect – the Saskatoon Fire Department understands that plugging in your vehicle may become a priority as extreme cold temperatures move in.

When looking to plug your vehicle in this winter, ensure you are keeping yourself, your family, and your community safe by giving proper consideration to your process. Warming your vehicle’s engine in extreme cold temperatures involves a multitude of electrical components; all of which must be properly maintained and are susceptible to varying degrees of deterioration.

The Saskatoon Fire Department offers the following information on plugging in your vehicle this winter:

• Always use a heavy-duty, three wire, three pronged, extension cord that is rated for outdoor use,
• Be sure to check your block heater cord, as well as your extension cord, to make sure that neither are cracked or frayed,
• Always keep your block heater plug covered with its protective cap when not in use,
• Be sure to thoroughly clean off the prongs on both the block heater plug, as well as the extension cord ends,
• Check to make sure your block heater cord is positioned through the proper channels and is not pinched under the car or wrapped around sharp metal objects in the engine compartment, and
• Never drive over your extension cord, as this may cause additional wear on the cord and/or its plugs.

Accidentally driving away while your vehicle is still plugged in could cause extensive damage to your vehicle’s block heater, cord, and plug, your extension cord and plugs, as well as the electrical outlet being used. If you happen to drive away while your vehicle is still plugged in remember to check all of these areas for damage and, if necessary, replace damaged components before the vehicle is plugged in again.

REMEMBER: Vehicle fires are often the result of worn and damaged extension cords, and/or faulty block heater components!

In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

At approximately 9:53 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department and the Emergency Measures Organization responded to reports of a hazardous materials exposure at Parkridge Centre, located at 110 Gropper Crescent.

One Fire Engine, one Haz-Mat Unit, one Decontamination Unit, one Battalion Chief, and a Mobile Command Unit were initially dispatched to the scene. Fire Dispatchers identified for responding fire crews that the reported hazardous material involved was chlorine gas, a toxic and corrosive material.

Upon arrival, fire crews shut down the building's ventilation system to isolate the exposure. It was determined that the chlorine gas was the result of an error in procedure when mixing chlorine powder with water; it is believed to have been accidental in nature. Technicians from the Haz-Mat Unit tested the air quality in a number of locations potentially open to exposure and found a maximum reading of 0.2 parts-per-million (PPM) in one area, a minimal level for concern. 

A hazardous materials clean-up was conducted and one Aerial Ladder Truck later responded to the scene to ventilate and restore the air quality in the building.

Two civilians, both employees of the Parkridge Centre, were assessed on scene and declined transport to hospital. It is believed that both will consult a physician later today. 

A Safety Officer from the Saskatoon Fire Department was on scene monitoring fire crew safety and procedures. There was no environmental risk as a result of this exposure. Fire crews have now concluded their duties in relation to this incident.

House Fire at 613 Avenue H South causes house next door to ignite.

At 12:33 this afternoon The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house was on fire at 613 Avenue H South. 

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

First arriving crews arrived in four minutes and found a single storey residential home with smoke and flames visible from the right side of the structure causing the vacant two storey home next door at 611 Ave H south to ignite. Fire command requested an additional Engine to assist with the attack.  Crews used attack hose lines on the visible flames while other crews prepared to enter the home at 613 to search for trapped occupants.  Once inside the home a thorough rescue search was conducted while continuing to extinguish areas involved in fire.  The initial fire was brought under control in ten minutes.  No occupants were found in either of the homes.

Portions of the walls and roof were removed from both homes while crews worked to extinguish any remaining hot spots and later used ventilation fans to clear the remaining smoke.

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 is currently under investigation. 

Damages are estimated at $150,000 for 613 Ave. H S. and $80,000 for 611 Ave.H S.

House Fire at 311 Avenue S South

At 10:04 The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house was on fire at 311 Avenue S South. 

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

First arriving crews arrived in four minutes and found a single storey residential home with smoke and flames visible from the windows on the front of the structure.  Crews used attack hose lines on the visible flames while other crews prepared to enter the home to search for trapped occupants.  Once inside the home crews conducted a thorough rescue search while extinguishing areas involved in fire.  The fire was brought under control in six minutes.  No occupants were found in the home.

Crews worked to extinguish any remaining hot spots and used ventilation fans to clear the remaining smoke.

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

An investigator was called to the scene and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

Damages are estimated at $60,000.

At approximately 09:56 pm Saskatoon Fire Department responded to reported fire on the outside of house at 711 Ave E North. First responding Engine company  found flames showing at rear of a two and half story vacant house with boarded up doors and windows. Firefighters started a transitional attack and extinguished flames on the outside of house. Crews then entered house from the front and encounter heavy smoke and fire on second level of house, crews were able to complete a primary search of house before extreme heat and condition of house caused interior crews to back out and go to a defensive mode . Fire under control in approximately two and half hours from arrival and crews remained on scene for another three hours extinguishing all hot spots.

At approximately 1:30 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a two vehicle MVA at the corner of Ave S.S and 19th St W. with possible entrapment.

The Saskatoon Fire Department immediately dispatched one Fire Engine, one Heavy Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief to the scene. 

Upon arrival, crews observed two half ton trucks that had collided with each other. The drivers of both trucks had exited their vehicles before fire crews had arrived. Four other passengers remained in one of the vehicles. It was determined by fire crews that extrication would not be required. 

All occupants of both vehicles were assessed for injuries by firefighter paramedics. Three children and two adults were transported to hospital for further assessment. 

Fire crews remained on scene for debris clean up.