Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Fatality at Structure Fire - 600 Block of Avenue N South
June 28, 2025 - 1:13 pm
At 9:13 a.m. on June 28, 2025, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received a report of a possible fire in the 600 block of Avenue N South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Fire crews arrive at 9:16 a.m. and reported smoke from the roof and visible inside a structure. At 9:28 a.m., fire crews located a person inside the structure and removed the patient. The fire was brought under control at 9:43 a.m.
A fire investigator was requested and attended the scene.
The lone occupant removed by firefighters has passed away.
Our Fire Investigator will work conduct a fire investigation when practical and will work with the Saskatoon Police Service. No other details are available at this time. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.
Structure Fire 200 block Ave. D S.
June 26, 2025 - 2:38 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
First arriving crews observed smoke coming from a detached garage.
Crews deployed hose lines and performed an interior attack.
Crews determined there were no occupants in the garage.
Structure fire – 1100 Block of McKercher Drive
June 19, 2025 - 2:16 am
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water on the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
- Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the suite.
- 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 on a balcony
Grass Fire - Circle Drive W
June 10, 2025 - 4:28 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
First responding apparatus observed a large grass fire adjacent to the train tracks caused by a CN train travelling southbound. The fire stretched between 33rd St W and 22nd St W and moved quickly toward the sound barrier.
Incident Command called for additional apparatus to respond to incident and started an aggressive attack to stop fire travel towards structures behind the sound barrier. Firefighters used multiple hose lines to rapidly apply water to the fire burning along the train tracks and brush trucks drove along the ditch to extinguish telecommunication poles and trees. A total of 8 fire apparatus were deployed to aid in extinguishment.
Apartment fire- 1800 block of Main Street
June 4, 2025 - 5:39 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 smoke coming from apartment.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish fire.
Crew entered apartment to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
Balcony Fire - 1100 block of Baltzan Blvd
June 2, 2025 - 2:35 am
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and water exiting 2nd floor balcony.
After investigating 2nd floor balcony, firefighters found an extinguished fire and an activated sprinkler protection system flowing water. Firefighters confirmed fire was extinguished and proceeded to stop the water flow on the balcony. Fire crews confirmed that there was no extension into the suite and all smoke and toxins were removed. Evacuated occupants were allowed to return to their suites.
Garage Fire - 700 block of 12th ST E
May 31, 2025 - 6:55 am
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters arrived on scene and found a detached garage fully involved with fire. Heavy flame was threatening the house and adjacent exposures.
Crews aggressively launched a defensive attack applying water to the garage while protecting exposures. Fire crews contained flames to the structure of origin and quickly gained an under control. Crews searched the structure to confirm no occupants remained inside.
Structure Fire 200 block Ave K South
May 28, 2025 - 6:01 am
- 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.
- Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish both the exterior fire and the fire that extended to the attic area of the house
- 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 the rear of the house and backyard
Structure Fire - 2600 Block of Eastview
May 21, 2025 - 1:17 am
- 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.
On arrival Firefighters observed smoke exiting upstairs bedroom. It was reported that all occupants safely evacuated the building and accounted were accounted for.
Incident Command began tasking tactical assignments, firefighters entered structure and advanced hose lines to initiate an interior attack while others crews started a primary search to confirm no occupants remained inside. The fire was brought under control shortly after suppression operations started. The fire was extinguished and no extension was found, structure was ventilated of toxic gases and air quality tested. Crews began decontamination processes to minimize risk reduction.
Structure Fire- 400 Block 21st West
May 17, 2025 - 10:32 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 exterior of building
Crews advanced hose line to apply water to the exterior fire while crew entered building to search for fire extension
Crews ventilated building to clear smoke