Saskatoon Fire - Thunderstorm Response
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
- Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 34 incidents related to city thunderstorm.
Action(s) Taken:
- Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre dispatched and monitored 34 incidents in 90 minutes for Saskatoon Fire units to respond.
- SFD Communications Centre also dispatched and monitored multiple rural fire department responses for cities of Warman, Martensville, Osler and Dalmeny.
- SFD crews responded to multiple electrical hazards - power lines down/arcing - COS Light and Power and SaskPower responding to remedy.
- SFD crews responded to multiple small fires caused by downed lines.
- At time of Fire Bulletin - many areas of Saskatoon without power due to electrical service lines down.
More Information:
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.