Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Structure Fire - 200 Block of Avenue K North
February 27, 2024 - 7:52 am
At 4:32 a.m. on February 27, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Communications Center received a report of a structure on fire in the 200 block of Avenue K North. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. First arriving fire crews reported a boarded up single family dwelling unit with heavy smoke showing. All incoming crews were assigned tactical duties. Fire was identified in the basement. Suppression of the fire was initiated from the exterior. Fire was extending throughout the structure to its roof. At 5:23 a.m., flames were visible on the main floor and attic. Utilities were shut down for scene safety. This fire continues to be extinguished from the exterior.
Firefighters remain on the scene at this time. Extremely cold weather conditions have been challenging for fire crews and equipment.
The Fire Investigator was requested and is on scene at this time. More information will be provided as soon as practical.
Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to safely conduct their operations.
Structure Fire - 600 Block of Saskatchewan Crescent West
February 22, 2024 - 11:13 am
At 2:26 a.m. on February 22, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to an alarm monitoring company reporting a signal received for a building in the 600 Block of Saskatchewan Crescent West. Three fire engines and one ladder truck were dispatched. First arriving fire crew could hear the sprinkler alarm ringing. Smoke was visible and water was flowing on the second floor. Fire crews located an extinguished fire in the ceiling space of a suite. A fire investigator was requested to attend.
The fire investigation has concluded. The fire originated in the ceiling space of a suite. Cause of the fire was accidental from work being performed in the ceiling space the day before. Smoldering insulation ignited the wood truss above the drywall. Enough heat was generated to melt the sprinkler pipe which caused the water flow alarm to provide an audible alert within the building and send a signal to the alarm monitoring company. Water flowing from the melted sprinkler pipe, extinguished the fire. Fire and water damage is estimated at $500,000.
There were no injuries as a result of this fire.
Update Structure Fire - 3800 Block Diefenbaker Drive
February 5, 2024 - 10:52 am
Structure Fire - 3800 Block Diefenbaker Drive
February 4, 2024 - 9:31 pm
At 7:25 pm on February 4, 2024, Saskatoon Fire Department Communications received a report of a structure fire in the 3800 Block of Diefenbaker Drive. Dispatched were three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief. At 7:30 pm, the first arriving fire crew reported a two story structure fully involved in fire. The incident commander assigned tactical duties to incoming fire crews. An interior attack on the fire was initiated. Utilities were requested to be shut down for scene safety on the fire ground. At 8:16 pm an exterior attack on the fire in the basement was initiated to support extinguishment. Fire Investigator was requested to attend.
Fire was brought under control at 8:47 pm. Fire crews are still on scene at this time.
No injury to occupants or firefighters have occurred as result of this fire at this time.
More information will follow once the Fire Investigator has conducted the cause and origin investigation for the fire.
Structural collapse - 100 Block of Horner Crescent
January 31, 2024 - 3:27 pm
At 1:42 p.m. on January 31, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received notification from the ambulance service to respond for a patient in the 100 Block of Horner Crescent where a floor collapsed. Dispatched to the incident were one fire engine, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief. While responding, we received further information that there may be two patients with another person needing rescue from the 5th floor.
On arrival, fire crews were advised that all construction personnel were accounted for but needing rescue from upper storeys. Initial information was that concrete slabs were being installed for flooring when it collapsed 5 storeys. Our Heavy Urban Search and Rescue were team were put on standby but not required to respond to the scene. A firefighter paramedic was tied off and put into position to rescue a person on the roof. At 2:38 p.m., the person was rescued from the roof.
Currently, our Battalion Chief and fire crews are working with the owner of the property and safety officers for the construction site. Patient care had been transferred to the ambulance service.