Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
2nd Alarm Structure Fire - 100 block of Bowlt Cresent
August 8, 2026 - 10:35 am
- Firefighters observed heavy smoke and large flames coming from a construction area attached to the school
- Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish a building under construction.
- Fire command called for a 2nd Alarm, which brought additional apparatus and firefighters to the scene.
- Fire crews set up 2 Ladder trucks to assist with fire extinguishment.
- Crews entered the school to look for fire extension and search for people inside
- Fire command utilized a command vehicle for fire operations and communication with other agencies.
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Garage Fire - 1700 Blk of 20th Street
August 5, 2026 - 5:46 pm
- SFD crews observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
- SFD crews advanced hose lines to apply water from the exterior of the garage while another crew forced a door to access interior of garage.
SPS notified occupants of an adjacent apartment complex about fire.
- 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.
- The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Motor Vehicle Collision - Hwy 11 & 71st Street
August 5, 2026 - 5:36 pm
- SFD crews responded to two vehicle MVA with injuries on Highway 11 / Idylwyld Drive
- SFD Rescue 4, Engine 7 and Battalion Chief responded to intersection for report of two vehicle MVC with entrapment and injuries.
- SFD Rescue 4 utilized extrication tools - "Jaws of Life" - to access driver of SUV.
- SFD Engine 7 paramedics assessed driver of light duty half ton.
- SFD extricated driver of truck and was transported by Medavie ambulance to hospital with serious injuries.
- The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Update: River rescue near Spadina Crescent & Ravine Drive suspended
August 4, 2026 - 5:53 pm
- The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
On July 31, 2026, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a person and a dog in the South Saskatchewan River.
Over the weekend, fire crews conducted riverbank and water searches using dive operations and sonar scans in an effort to locate the person and dog.
The individual and dog were not located. The search has been suspended pending any new information.
Structure fire - 700 block Gordon Road
August 4, 2026 - 2:40 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.
Firefighters observed smoke coming from the home.
Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish a fire inside the house
Crews performed a search and confirmed no occupants remained inside
Two pets were located and evacuated by firefighters
Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the house
Adjacent houses atmospheres were tested for toxins before residents were allowed inside
Garage fire - 800 block Spadina Crescent
August 4, 2026 - 1:26 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the exterior of the garage
Crews entered the structure to search and confirm no occupants remained inside
Motor vehicle collision - 100 block Lynd Cres
July 31, 2026 - 8:42 pm
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Firefighters found a pickup truck involved in a collision with a house
Fire crews assisted occupant of truck out of vehicle
Occupant was assessed by fire medics and turned over to ambulance for transport
House was assessed for structural integrity
Vehicle in water - East on Highway 16
July 31, 2026 - 12:54 pm
- On arrival police informed fire crews the driver had self-extricated from vehicle
Fire crews in water rescue personal protective equipment entered the water to confirm no other occupants were in the water or vehicle
- The scene was turned over to RCMP for further investigation.
Fire crews observed a vehicle in a slough
Structure fire 1400 block Ave B North
July 30, 2026 - 2:47 am
- 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 heavy smoke and fire coming from the back yard shed and large tree
Fire extended to two houses
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water to the exterior of two houses while another crew entered the house to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
Hose lines were used to extinguish a large tree and two sheds in the back yards
House Fire - 200 Blk Ave L S.
July 21, 2026 - 5:52 pm
- First arriving Fire crews observed smoke coming from home on arrival.
- Fire crews advanced handlines to apply water from exterior prior to making entry.
- Fire crews performed search of single-family home and confirmed no occupants inside structure.
- Fire crews set up large fans to remove smoke and toxins from structure.
- 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.