Structure Fire - 100 Block of 27th Street West
At 3:06 p.m. on August 19, 2023, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Center received a report of a house on fire in the 100 Block of 27th Street West. SFD dispatched three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief. First responding apparatus reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the area prior to their arrival. Fire crews reported flames showing at the rear of a single-story residence and arcing power lines down in the back alley. All incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties. Saskatoon Light & Power and SaskEnergy were notified to shut down utilities for scene safety.
Fire crews extinguished the fire at the rear and breached the front door to search the residence for any persons in the event the structure was not vacant. No persons but one dog was found safe and secure inside. Our SFD Fire Investigator was requested to attend.
The fire was brought under control at 3:27 p.m. Fire crews ensured full extinguishment and checked for hot spots. The Fire Investigator assumed the scene and investigation is ongoing to determine the cause & origin. No persons or firefighters were injured because of this fire. Fire crews and the fire investigator have all returned to their respective stations.