Hotel Structure Fire - 2500 block of 22nd Street West
At approximately 12:19 p.m. on April 27, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire in a hotel suite in the 2500 block of 22nd Street West.
Four fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and support officials were dispatched for immediate response.
Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, a confirmed working structure fire in a multi-unit hotel complex was observed; two hotel rooms on the second floor were fully involved in fire upon arrival. Firefighters initiated an immediate exterior attack to soften the fire prior to making entry. Simultaneously, fire crews began searches of each room in the hotel. Firefighters assisted six occupants off of a balcony by way of ladders in addition to rescuing one occupant from a first floor room directly below the fire.
One pregnant female occupant who was inside the room of origin at the time had self-evacuated to a safe location; she was medically assessed on scene and later transported to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be minor injuries sustained as a result of the fire.
A fire investigator is beginning to process the scene as fire crews continue overhaul efforts. A cause and damage estimate are not yet available; however, damage to the structure is extensive.
The Saskatoon Police Service is directing traffic through the area as heavy traffic restrictions are in place. This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided upon additional information becoming known.