Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Structure Fire- 100 Block Ave P South
April 30, 2024 - 12:04 pm
Structure Fire- 100 Block Ave P South
- 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 shed and large pine tree fully involved close to apartment building.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines and extinguished flames.
Dryer Fire- 500 block 10th Street East
April 29, 2024 - 10:21 pm
Dryer Fire- 500 block 10th Street East
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Firefighters observed nothing upon arrival.
Firefighters investigated further, fire in basement contained to dryer
Crews used portable fire extinguisher to extinguish flames and moved the dryer to backyard.
Kitchen Fire- 300 block of Central Avenue
April 29, 2024 - 10:13 pm
Kitchen Fire- 300 block of Central Avenue
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
Firefighters observed flames in kitchen when looking through a window.
Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to fire in kitchen area.
Dryer Fire - 100 Block of 105th Street West
April 23, 2024 - 8:03 am
On April 22, 2024, at 9:58 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a dryer fire in the 100 block of 105th Street West. All occupants reported they were evacuating. Upon arrival, fire crews reported smoke showing from the front of the two storey condo unit. A dryer fire with flame showing was extinguished by firefighters using a water pump tank.
Fire was brought under control at 10:08 p.m.
One male was checked for smoke inhalation by the ambulance service and was not taken to hospital. Two other occupants did not need medical attention. The occupants were temporarily re-housed due to smoke in the unit.
Fire Investigator was called to conduct a scene examination. Cause of the fire was mechanical failure. Damage is estimated at $5,000.
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.