Encampment Fire - Area between Avenue K South & Spadina Crescent
June 7, 2023, at 9:25 a.m., a Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Fire Bylaw Inspector responded to a report of someone living without housing near the Old Sanatorium site south of the 1300 Block of Avenue K South. This was a heavily treed area and not easily accessible. Our Inspector arrived at the site that was not occupied at the time but a smoldering fire involving a tent and clothing was identified. SFD Dispatch was notified by our Inspector and one brush truck was dispatched to ensure the smoldering fire didn't get out of control.
Fire crews arrived to the site and walked in to the fire. Firefighters used their water backpacks to fully extinguish the fire. Some vegetation, a tent and its contents sustained fire damage. An under control was declared at 10:02 a.m.
No injuries resulted from this fire. A fire investigation was not conducted. The burnt contents and structure were removed from the area.