Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Wild land fire
May 12, 2026 - 11:53 pm
- The fire has been brought under control.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- The scene was turned over to Corman Park Police Service for further investigation.
Crews reported approximately 30 acres of brush and stubble on fire.
Crews used multiple hose lines and wild land apparatus to stop the spread of the fire.
Due to the high winds and dry conditions, the fire quickly spread to a neighboring field.
Saskatoon’s alert system to test residents’ emergency preparedness
May 4, 2026 - 9:00 am
- SMS text message
- Voice call to a landline
- Voice call to a cell phone
Saskatoon residents with a notifynow account are expected to receive a test alert on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
notifynow is the City of Saskatoon’s public safety alert program used to notify the public in real-time of a safety situation. The municipal emergency alert system will be tested as part of Emergency Preparedness Week.
“notifynow alerts are reserved for situations where there is an impending, escalating or occurring emergency situation in the city and residents need to take immediate action,” explains Pamela Goulden-McLeod, Director of Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization (EMO). “Conducting an annual test is an important step to confirm the system is functioning properly and ready to be used when it’s needed.”
In the event of an impending or escalating public safety concern, notifynow will send out a message to subscribers. When signing up, subscribers have the option of receiving messages by:
Subscribers can choose one communication method or all of them.
“We strongly encourage residents to sign up for notifynow so they can receive messages via text, email or phone,” says Goulden-McLeod. “It’s also important for residents who already have a notifynow account to check their profile and make sure their information is up to date.”
The national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, will also be tested Canada-wide on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:55 p.m. The Alert Ready test message will be sent via TV, radio and compatible wireless devices.
EMO extends its thanks to its valued notifynow sponsors, ERCO and Saputo, for their continued support of technology that helps protect residents’ health and safety.
For additional information about Saskatoon’s alert system, visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow.
Saskatoon Emergency Management calls on residents to take action during Emergency Preparedness Week
May 1, 2026 - 11:00 am
- Know the risks – Every community can have different risks. What are the risks for your home, your business, and when you are travelling? Knowing the risks and how to respond are part of being prepared.
- Make a plan – Develop an emergency plan tailored to your family or your business/workplace. How will you get in touch with each other? Where is the list of emergency phone numbers? Where do you need to go if you need to evacuate your home or business/workplace?
- Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency.
- Follow trustworthy sources – Examples include the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon Fire Department, Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Emergency Management.
- Sign up for notifynow messages – When a public safety concern arises, notifynow sends public safety messages to residents of Saskatoon via telephone, email or text message with important information on what to do, where to go and what to expect.
Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026) is an annual event held across Canada that encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. This year’s theme, Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. is a reminder that emergencies can happen at any time and being prepared is crucial.
Emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Knowing the risks specific to your area and being prepared can help individuals and communities respond more effectively to emergencies, reduce the risk of injury or harm, and potentially save lives.
"Emergencies can happen without warning, which is why preparedness is so important,” says Pamela Goulden-McLeod, Director of Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization. "Emergency Preparedness Week is a critical reminder for residents to take action by reviewing emergency plans, checking supplies and understanding local risks. Being prepared ahead of time is a vital step that helps protect lives and strengthens our community's ability to responds when the unexpected happens."
Residents and business owners are encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week by taking the time to:
For additional information about emergency preparedness, visit: saskatoon.ca/emo.
Structure fire - 200 block Ave. V S
April 29, 2026 - 10:44 pm
- 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.
First arriving crews reported smoke coming from the basement of a four plex.
Crews advanced hose lines and made entry to the basement suite.
A fire was found in the kitchen area.
Garage Fire - 200 block Ave. M N.
April 25, 2026 - 3:50 am
- 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.
Crews observed smoke coming from a detached garage.
Crews advanced hose lines and forced entry into the garage.
Crews had to remove a large number of stored items to find the seat of the fire.
A search confirmed there were no occupants in the garage.
Water rescue – North of Broadway Bridge
April 23, 2026 - 3:41 am
- Firefighters arrived with multiple SPS units on scene
- Fire crew launched rescue boat
- Crew on the boat with the aid of SPS direction from bridge and coordination from the shore- located patient
- Fire crew got patient on board the rescue boat and brought patient to shore
- Turned patient care over to ambulance service
Wildland Grass Fire- Highway 219 in Corman Park
April 20, 2026 - 9:52 pm
- Firefighters observed smoke and flames from a wildland grass fire
- Responded with two specialized four wheel drive wildland trucks, a water tanker, a fire engine and a command vehicle
- Fire crews are using hose lines and the specialized wildland trucks to extinguish and contain the fire
- Fire crews remain on scene.
White Powder - 300 BLK 103rd St E
April 20, 2026 - 4:46 pm
- Unknown substance at Canada Post Distribution Centre
- One SFD engine company, HAZMAT technician unit, HAZMAT decontamination unit and battalion chief responded to address for report of an unknown white powder.
- First responding engine company identified the initial hazard and established a hot zone.
- One postal worker exposed to the unknown substance. SFD paramedics assessed worker. Worker showed no signs or symptoms of injury or distress.
- HAZMAT technicians donned hazard appropriate PPE and entered hot zone with a cache of hazardous material identifying equipment.
- Product was deemed non-hazardous.
- Normal operations resumed at facility.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Structure Fire- 100 Block of Avenue N South
April 19, 2026 - 2:46 pm
- Firefighters observed smoke coming from a detached garage.
- Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the structure fire
- Fire crews searched garage to confirm no one was inside
- 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.
Structure Fire- 100 Block of Avenue U South
April 7, 2026 - 11:24 pm
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew with a hose line entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside and to extinguish interior fire
- Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a upper floor