Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon News Releases

2nd Alarm Fire - 700 Blk Circle Drive E

March 14, 2026 - 8:14 am
Incident Number:
S2601845
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving Engine company observed heavy smoke conditions at a large commercial structure.

Action(s) Taken:
  • 2 Alarm Fire - 4 Engine companies, 2 Ladder companies, a Heavy Rescue unit and Battalion Chief responded to structure fire.
  • SFD crews advanced multiple large diameter hose lines to attack fire.
  • SFD crews performed forcible entry to make entry into structure to fight fire.

  • Saskatoon Police shut down 4 blocks of Circle Drive to ensure firefighter safety during operation.

     

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • 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.

Smoke in a Building - 4300 block of Brighton Circle

March 13, 2026 - 9:58 pm
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.

Garage fire - 1300 block of 23rd Street W

March 12, 2026 - 5:16 am
Incident Number:
S2601658
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage. The fire extended to a nearby power pole, causing a power line to fall and arc.

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews applied water from outside with multiple hose lines. A single vehicle was inside the garage. Saskatoon Light & Power was called to repair the fallen power line.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

Outside fire - University Bridge 700 block of 25th Street

March 8, 2026 - 6:59 pm
Incident Number:
S2601291
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed light smoke coming from underside of the bridge and located a small fire in the archway on the west side of the bridge.

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews deployed a ground ladder to access the archway and advanced a hose line to extinguish a small fire. Heat from the fire melted a sanitary sewer line located beneath the bridge. A City engineer and Water & Sewer Department have been dispatched to the scene to assess damage.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

Motor Vehicle Collision - Idylwyld Drive south of 8th Street.

March 8, 2026 - 2:21 am
Incident Number:
S2601223
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving crews found a head on collision in the northbound lanes.

Action(s) Taken:

Firefighter PCP's attended to the two drivers.

Both drivers were taken to hospital.

 

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Kitchen fire - 100 block of Lindsay Dr

March 6, 2026 - 4:58 am
Incident Number:
S2601016
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke on main floor of home on arrival

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose line to locate the fire 

Crews confirmed all occupants were located outside of the structure

Crews extinguished a fire located in the kitchen area

Firefighters set up large fan to remove remaining smoke and toxins from the building 

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.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Garage Fire 3000 Block 20th Street West

March 5, 2026 - 4:53 pm
Incident Number:
s2600958
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage

Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose lines to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

Garage Fire 100 Block Campion Cres

February 20, 2026 - 4:04 am
Incident Number:
26-04267
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving crews found flames coming through the roof of a detached garage.

 

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water for an exterior attack.

There were two vehicles inside the garage.

 

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • Fire crews remain on scene.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Single vehicle roll over - Highway 12 North

February 17, 2026 - 7:42 pm
Incident Number:
26-04064
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters found a truck pulling an enclosed trailer had rolled on its side.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews blocked traffic to make it safe to check for injuries.

There were no injuries to the occupants of the vehicle.

Crews waited on scene for a tow truck to remove the truck and trailer from the road.

Crews cleaned up any spilled fluids.

 

 

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

structure fire 200 block of Carleton Drive

February 4, 2026 - 9:41 am
Incident Number:
26-02924
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed flames coming from the home.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.