Smoke in a Building - 4300 block of Brighton Circle

Incident Number:
Event ID: S-2601821
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Saskatoon Fire Department responded to reported fire and smoked exiting a 3 story apartment building with a 2nd Alarm response that included 4 Pumpers, 2 Aerial Ladders, 1 Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief. On arrival, Incident Command stated that an evacuation was in progress with alarm bells activated and smoke light smoke showing.

Action(s) Taken:

Incident Command began assigning tactical assignments after scene size-up was completed. Attack Group-1 made entry into building and located which suite was the source of the smoke. After entering suite, firefighters encountered smoke and located a cardboard box on top of the stove. The sprinkler system was activated, and suppressed and contained fire to the kitchen area. Crews began to ventilate suite and building so occupants may re-enter.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • Fire crews remain on scene.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.