Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Lithium battery fire - 1100 block 17th St W
August 8, 2025 - 11:58 pm
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed light smoke coming from the building. The building was fully evacuated prior to Firefighters arrival.
Crews entered the building with charged hoselines. Upon entry, a smoldering lithium battery was found. The area burnt around the battery was extinguished and the battery was removed from the building to the street. Crews set up fans to ventilate the building. Hazmat was dispatched to the scene to ensure no further hazards existed.
Vehicles stranded Circle Dr and Idylwyld Dr. underpass
August 8, 2025 - 10:29 am
One vehicle was found stranded in the water following a heavy rain at the Circle Drive and Idylwyld Drive underpass. Two additional vehicles drove into the water and became immobilized before Saskatoon police could block off south bound traffic
Tow trucks were dispatched to tow the immobilized vehicles.
The public is advised to avoid areas prone to flooding during and after heavy rain. Drivers should never attempt to drive through standing water, as the depth is often greater than it appears and can cause vehicles to stall, or be swept away.
MVC - Single vehicle roll over - 22nd St and Neault Rd
August 7, 2025 - 8:33 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
A concrete mixer truck was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident today at the intersection of 22nd Street and Neault Road.
Fire crews responded to the scene and initially observed a fluid leak from the truck. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the leaking substance was water, posing no environmental hazard.
The scene has been secured and traffic is being rerouted. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
A hose line was deployed as a precautionary measure. The driver had already self-extricated and was sitting on the curb when firefighters arrived. After assessing the patient, the driver was then walked to a Medavie ambulance for a more thorough medical evaluation.
Grass Fire - Valley Road
August 5, 2025 - 2:06 am
- The fire has been brought under control.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
Fire crews observed a large wildland fire on a property off Valley Road
Two Engines, two water tankers, two brush trucks and the Battalion Chief responded to a large grass/brush fire.
Crews deployed handlines and hose reels to bring fire under control.
Pike Lake and Delisle were called as mutual aid to assist the extinguishment.
Grass Fire - Wess Rd to HWY 16 EB
August 2, 2025 - 3:41 am
- Two engines, two brush trucks and two water tankers responded to multiple grass/brush fires over a 5 km area
- Crews used handlines and brush trucks to extinguish
- Clavet Fire assisted Saskatoon Fire with incident outside of city limits
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Fire crews observed multiple fires along rail line from Wess Rd to outside city limits on HWY 16 EB
Water Rescue – Broadway Bridge
July 31, 2025 - 4:28 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Saskatoon Fire Department Water Rescue Team observed a patient in the water holding on to a pier under the Broadway Bridge.
One water rescue firefighter engaged the distressed patient in the water, securing the patient with a flotation device.
3 more water rescue firefighters arrived in rescue boat 1, who lifted patient into the boat. Firefighter Paramedics assessed a patient who required medical attention. Firefighters transported the patient to shore and transferred the patient to ambulance personnel.
Kitchen fire - 300 block of Kalra Street
July 29, 2025 - 2:18 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed occupants evacuated from residence
Firefighters encountered light smoke at front door upon entry
Fire crews entered residence to find small fire on kitchen cook top. Crews extinguished fire and confirmed there was no fire spread in kitchen. Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building. One occupant received treatment by fire crews for minor injuries.
Garage Fire - 1400 block of East Heights
July 26, 2025 - 12:33 pm
- 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.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed a large amount of flame coming from a detached garage
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure and extinguish fire. Once crews extinguished fire, an immediate search was completed to confirm no occupants remained inside. Crews set up positive pressure fans to remove smoke and toxins from structure and locate any hot spots that may remain.
Outside fire - Small debris fire on west side of Sid Buckwould bridge
July 22, 2025 - 4:21 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a small pile of debris under the Sid Buckwold Bridge
Crews used a portable water extinguisher to safely put out the fire
Structure Fire - 800 block of Confederation Dr
July 18, 2025 - 7:34 am
- 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.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed black smoke coming from 2nd storey balcony of the apartment building.
Crews advanced hose lines to the 2nd floor of the apartment building to start an interior attack of the fire and apply water. Other crews were tasked to evacuate the building to confirm no occupants remained inside. After the fire was brought under control, crews ventilated structure to remove smoke and test air quality before any occupants were allowed enter back into building.