Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Apartment flood - 100 block of Payne Bend
April 16, 2024 - 7:27 pm
Apartment flood - 100 block of Payne Bend
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
Firefighters observed large amounts of water flowing out of the main floor of an apartment building.
Crews activated the building's fire alarm system to evacuate occupants. Building maintenance staff identified a disconnected union to be the cause of the flooding. A Fire Inspector was dispatched to the scene to ensure all life safety systems are restored prior to residents re-occupying the building.
Vehicle Fire - 10 Block of Moxon Crescent
April 12, 2024 - 5:31 pm
At 9:31 a.m. on April 12, 2024 the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to a report of a vehicle on fire on the driveway of a single family dwelling unit in the 10 block of Moxon Crescent. One fire engine responded to the fire. On arrival, fire crews identified an engine compartment of a vehicle involved in fire. The heat from the fire caused damage to the attached garage in the proximity of the heat. Fire caused minor damage to the garage. A Fire Investigator was requested to attend.
The fire investigation has concluded. Cause of the fire is accidental from an extension cord plugged into the vehicle overheating and igniting. Origin of the fire has been identified as an extension cord plugged into the block heater. Damage is estimated at $15,000 to the vehicle and the garage.
With warm weather comes a friendly reminder from the SFD to unplug any exterior extension cords that are designed for below zero weather. They are heavily insulated and can overheat in warmer temperatures.
No injuries were sustained to citizens or firefighters as a result of this fire.
Fire response – Gabriel Dumont Park
April 11, 2024 - 4:47 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to a report of a fire in Gabriel Dumont Park at 8:36 a.m.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and found the wooden pedestrian walkway on fire. The crew was able to extinguish the fire and turned the scene over to the Fire Investigator at 10:05 a.m.
Upon investigation, the Fire Investigator concluded the cause of the fire to be undetermined. Signs of an abandoned encampment were present in the immediate area.
The Fire Investigator has turned the scene back over to the City of Saskatoon Facilities Department. The walkway has sustained severe structural damage and will be closed until an assessment and repairs can be made. Pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and follow signage directing them to use an alternate route until the walkway is reopened.
Grassland Fire- update
April 10, 2024 - 2:00 am
Grassland Fire- update
- Fire crews remain on scene.
Crews are still on scene of a grassland fire.
Crews are looking for fire extension and putting out hot spots.
Fire crews, in different locations, advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish grassland fire.
Grassland Fire
April 9, 2024 - 9:18 pm
Grassland Fire
- Fire crews remain on scene.
Crews arrived to find a controlled burn had gotten out of control.
Fire was approximately 200 hectares in size.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines and used grassland fire trucks simultaneously.
Motor vehicle collision – 1000 block of College Drive
April 9, 2024 - 4:20 pm
Motor vehicle collision – 1000 block of College Drive
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters found four vehicles involved in a collision.
Crews assisted ambulance personnel with patient care, loading the patient into the ambulance.
Two SFD PCP accompanied the patient to the hospital.
Update - 100 Block of Avenue L South
April 8, 2024 - 7:40 am
The Fire Investigator has concluded the fire investigation for the garage fire in the 100 block of Avenue L South that occurred on April 7, 2024. Fire started along the fence between two properties. Minor fire damage that extended to two garages and a shed. Damage is estimated at $10,000. The fire is suspicious. Saskatoon Police Service will continue their portion of the investigation.
If anyone has information related to this fire, please call the Saskatoon Police Service at (306) 975-8300.
Update - Structure Fire at 3100 Block of 33rd Street West
April 7, 2024 - 10:03 pm
The apartment complex in the 3100 block of 33rd Street West had to be shut down by the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) due to the utilities not being able to be restored. SFD's Fire Investigator has reported that the property owner is temporarily rehousing all occupants of the 26 occupied units to a hotel until the building is habitable. It is unknown how many occupants are being displaced at this time but all tenants are being safely rehoused.
The fire investigation will continue and further information will be reported once available.
Structure Fire - 100 Block of Avenue L South
April 7, 2024 - 9:26 pm
At 8:52 p.m. on April 7, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a garage fire in the 100 block of Avenue L South. On arrival, a fire to the exterior of a garage with overhead lines being involved was reported by the first arriving firefighters. Fire crews initiated an exterior attack on the fire. During the course of extinguishment, one firefighter sustained minor injuries. This fire was brought quickly under control and contained to the exterior of the garage. Fire crews are finishing extinguishment at this time.
Further details will be provided once available. A Fire Investigator is attending to conduct a cause and origin fire scene examination.
Please avoid the area to allow for emergency personnel to safely conduct their work.
Structure Fire - 3100 Block of 33rd St W
April 7, 2024 - 8:54 pm
At 7:41 p.m. on April 7, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received a call of alarm bells ringing in the 3100 Block of 33rd Street West inside a multi residential complex. Upon arrival, fire crews determined a fire in the basement suite of building B of an apartment complex. First arriving firefighters initiated an exterior extinguishment. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. An unknown aged male sustained undetermined injuries and was treated by the ambulance service and transported to hospital.
Fire crews remain on the scene at this time. A Fire Investigator has been requested to conduct a cause and origin fire scene examination.
Further information will be provided once available. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to safely conduct their work.