Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Vehicle fire - Range Road 3063 and Township Road 370
July 6, 2026 - 9:39 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Firefighters observed a Ford F-150 fully consumed by fire
1 fire engine, 1 country truck, 1 water tanker truck and a Battalion Chief responded
Crew advanced a hose line to extinguish the vehicle
Crew verified all occupants were out of the vehicle
Water rescue - Yorath island
July 5, 2026 - 9:16 am
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- The scene was turned over to RCMP for further investigation.
Firefighters found 1 person stranded on Yorath island
Fire crew launched rescue boat 1 from Broadway boat launch
Fire crew set up scene lighting at rivers edge to aid in locating stranded person
Stranded person was located with the assistance of RCMP's drone and transported to shore for medical attention
Motor vehicle collision - 400 block Whiteswan DR
July 5, 2026 - 5:33 am
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Firefighters found a single vehicle involved in a collision
Two occupants were able to exit the vehicle on their own prior to fire arrival
Fire crew assessed both patients for injuries
Environmental and debris cleanup performed
Watercraft rescue
July 5, 2026 - 5:16 am
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Firefighters found an unmanned pontoon boat floating down the Saskatchewan river
Water rescue team launched Boat 2 to aid bringing rogue pontoon boat to shore
No occupants found on boat
Owner recovered rogue boat
Structure Fire - Hazen Street
July 4, 2026 - 10:02 am
- Fire crews observed heavy smoke inside structure upon entry.
- Homeowner was able to call 911 and exit structure safely.
- Fire crews performed an interior attack - quickly knocking down flames on main floor.
- Fire crews set up Positive Pressure Ventilation fans to clear smoke and toxins from the structure.
- Homeowner suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to hospital by Medavie ambulance for treatment.
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Structure fire - 400 Smith Cres.
June 25, 2026 - 9:24 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Crews observed smoke and flame coming from the roof of a single family home.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to attack the fire.
Once the flames were knocked down, crews entered the home to confirm all occupants exited safely.
Crews confirmed all occupants had exited the home.
Update: River search operations resume
June 22, 2026 - 11:29 am
Search operations will resume today for the individual who entered the weir on Saturday, June 20.
The Saskatoon Fire Department will dispatch two watercraft to search the shoreline and river south of the weir using sonar.
The incident continues to be investigated by the Saskatoon Police Service. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Structure fire - 200 block Ave V south
June 17, 2026 - 6:58 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.
Fire observed heavy smoke and flames coming from 3rd floor balcony
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior while another crew set up ground ladders to remove an occupants with their pet from an adjacent balcony
Fire crews forced entry into multiple areas of building to confirm no other occupants or pets remained inside
Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building
Boat in Distress - South Sask. River
June 16, 2026 - 2:44 pm
- Water rescue boat, one engine company and battalion chief responded to South Sask. River.
- 911 caller reported boat being carried downriver with boat operator unable to start outboard engine.
- Boat operator was able to contact Fire Dispatch Centre and Engine Company Captain for instructions.
- SFD Water Rescue boat with water rescue personnel was launched.
- Boat operator "threw anchor" to slow boat and was able to restart outboard engine.
- SFD Water Rescue boat accompanied boat to boat launch
- SFD Deputy Fire Chief Thody issued a River Warning news release @ 1254 pm
- South Sask. River flows in excess of 700 cubic meters per second. River will rise 60 cm/2 feet above normal.
- SFD will not deploy rescue divers above 450 cubic meters per second
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
911 callers reported boat in distress on river between University Bridge and the Weir.
Garage Fire - 2500 Blk Preston Ave
June 16, 2026 - 2:23 pm
- Firefighters observed a fully involved detached garage fire
- Firefighters performed a transitional fire attack
- Firefighters made forcible entry into garage and yard to access
Fire crews advanced hose lines to extinguish fire and protect adjacent properties
- 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.