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Update: River rescue near Spadina Crescent & Ravine Drive suspended

August 4, 2026 - 5:53 pm
Incident Number:
FR-12259-1
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

On July 31, 2026, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a person and a dog in the South Saskatchewan River.

Action(s) Taken:

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.

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

Structure fire - 700 block Gordon Road

August 4, 2026 - 2:40 am
Incident Number:
S2619949
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from the home.

Action(s) Taken:

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 

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.

Garage fire - 800 block Spadina Crescent

August 4, 2026 - 1:26 am
Incident Number:
S2619910
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.

 

Action(s) Taken:

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

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 - 100 block Lynd Cres

July 31, 2026 - 8:42 pm
Incident Number:
S2619571
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters found a pickup truck involved in a collision with a house 

 

Action(s) Taken:

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

 

More Information:
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Vehicle in water - East on Highway 16

July 31, 2026 - 12:54 pm
Incident Number:
S2619507
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Fire crews observed a vehicle in a slough

Action(s) Taken:
  • 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

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to RCMP for further investigation.

Structure fire 1400 block Ave B North

July 30, 2026 - 2:47 am
Incident Number:
S2619272
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the back yard shed and large tree

Fire extended to two houses 

Action(s) Taken:

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 

 

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.

House Fire - 200 Blk Ave L S.

July 21, 2026 - 5:52 pm
Incident Number:
S2618084
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • First arriving Fire crews observed smoke coming from home on arrival. 
Action(s) Taken:
  • 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.
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.

Boarded up house fire – 100 block of Ave U North

July 19, 2026 - 12:35 pm
Incident Number:
2617761
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the home and garage

Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior fire of the boarded up house
  • Crews performed a defensive fire attack 
  • Another crew removed boards from the house to gain access to check for fire extension to the interior
  • Crews gained access to the attic with a chain saw, to fully extinguish the fire and remove smoke
  • Crews made entry to check for occupants inside as there was evidence of access to the back of the house 
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.

Commercial structure fire – 100 Block of Betts Avenue

July 13, 2026 - 12:33 pm
Incident Number:
S2616884
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames on the outside of commercial structure, right next to exterior wall of structure 
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water the fire
  • Crews noticed a gas line was affected by the fire and was leaking
  • Crew entered structure to check for Natural gas in building- none found
  • Crew waited on scene with SaskEnergy until they stopped the natural gas flow
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.

Garage fire – 2100 block of 20th Street West

July 13, 2026 - 12:21 pm
Incident Number:
S2616869
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews gained entry into the garage
  • Crews advanced a multiple hose line to apply water into the interior of garage 
  • Crews entered the building to search and confirm no one was inside
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.