Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Update - 100 Block of Avenue L South
April 8, 2024 - 7:40 am
The Fire Investigator has concluded the fire investigation for the garage fire in the 100 block of Avenue L South that occurred on April 7, 2024. Fire started along the fence between two properties. Minor fire damage that extended to two garages and a shed. Damage is estimated at $10,000. The fire is suspicious. Saskatoon Police Service will continue their portion of the investigation.
If anyone has information related to this fire, please call the Saskatoon Police Service at (306) 975-8300.
Update - Structure Fire at 3100 Block of 33rd Street West
April 7, 2024 - 10:03 pm
The apartment complex in the 3100 block of 33rd Street West had to be shut down by the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) due to the utilities not being able to be restored. SFD's Fire Investigator has reported that the property owner is temporarily rehousing all occupants of the 26 occupied units to a hotel until the building is habitable. It is unknown how many occupants are being displaced at this time but all tenants are being safely rehoused.
The fire investigation will continue and further information will be reported once available.
Structure Fire - 100 Block of Avenue L South
April 7, 2024 - 9:26 pm
At 8:52 p.m. on April 7, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a garage fire in the 100 block of Avenue L South. On arrival, a fire to the exterior of a garage with overhead lines being involved was reported by the first arriving firefighters. Fire crews initiated an exterior attack on the fire. During the course of extinguishment, one firefighter sustained minor injuries. This fire was brought quickly under control and contained to the exterior of the garage. Fire crews are finishing extinguishment at this time.
Further details will be provided once available. A Fire Investigator is attending to conduct a cause and origin fire scene examination.
Please avoid the area to allow for emergency personnel to safely conduct their work.
Structure Fire - 3100 Block of 33rd St W
April 7, 2024 - 8:54 pm
At 7:41 p.m. on April 7, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received a call of alarm bells ringing in the 3100 Block of 33rd Street West inside a multi residential complex. Upon arrival, fire crews determined a fire in the basement suite of building B of an apartment complex. First arriving firefighters initiated an exterior extinguishment. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. An unknown aged male sustained undetermined injuries and was treated by the ambulance service and transported to hospital.
Fire crews remain on the scene at this time. A Fire Investigator has been requested to conduct a cause and origin fire scene examination.
Further information will be provided once available. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to safely conduct their work.