Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Small fire - 1600 Block of 22nd Street West
January 4, 2026 - 7:42 am
- Firefighters observed smoke coming from a 3rd floor stairwell window of an apartment
- Fire Crews found a small fire burning in the window frame
- Crews used a water fire extinguisher to put out the fire and cool the area
- Crews used tools to open up the area to look for hot spots
Crews used a thermal imaging camera to determine the fire was put out and no further extension occurred
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Motor vehicle collision – Highway 219 near Grasswood road
January 1, 2026 - 1:00 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters observed 2 vehicles involved in a collision
Fire crews established a safe zone with the help of police services and closed the highway
Fire crews checked both vehicles for occupants and determined there was only one driver in each vehicle
Fire crews and paramedics declared both drivers deceased on scene
Fire crews used extrication tools to remove both drivers from the vehicles
Structure Fire - 100 Block of Avenue T South
December 30, 2025 - 9:35 am
At 7:39 a.m. on December 30, 2025, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Center received a report of a structure fire in the 100 block of Avenue T South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. The first arriving fire crew reported flames showing from the front of a single-family dwelling unit that was boarded up. Officer reported the front door had its board removed upon their arrival.
All incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties. Utilities were shut down for safety reasons at the fire scene. Firefighters began removing the boards from the windows and extinguishment initiated.
Fire was reported as under control at 8:47 a.m. Full extinguishment continues at this time.
At this time, no injuries have been reported or sustained to civilians or firefighters. No person(s) has been identified as being inside the structure upon the arrival of the SFD.
The Fire Investigator is on scene. Once the fire scene is fully extinguished and turned over, a cause and origin scene examination will begin. Further details on damage will be provided at a later time.
Garage Fire - 2400 Blk Eastview
December 30, 2025 - 12:03 am
- 3 engines, 1 ladder, 1 rescue and a battalion chief responded to address after multiple 911 calls reporting a garage fire.
- Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to extinguish fire.
- Fire was under control within 5 minutes of first arriving engine.
- 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 a detached garage fire - fully involved.
Motor Vehicle Collision - Marquis & Arthur Rose
December 29, 2025 - 6:54 pm
- Firefighters stabilized and de-energized vehicle.
- SFD firefighter/paramedics provided initial EMS treatment to an unconscious female.
- SFD rescue technicians utilized "jaws of life" to gain vehicle access for patient extrication.
- Patient care was turned over to Medavie Ambulance for transport to hospital.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
SFD responded to a two vehicle MVC with entrapment. A fire engine, rescue truck and battalion chief were dispatched. Saskatoon Police and Medavie Ambulance also responded to scene.