Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Industrial Fire - 100 block McLeod Avenue
January 16, 2024 - 12:03 pm
At 5:05 am on January 16, 2024 Saskatoon Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire on the 100 block of McLeod Avenue. An additional call received from an employee on site stated there was visible flames inside the wall space. Saskatoon Fire Communications Center dispatched to the scene three rescue engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue unit and 1 Battalion Chief.
On arrival crews quickly located the fire that was identified by the caller that was seen through a crack in the walls. Further investigation found that the fire may have possibly spread to the roof of the structure and once roof access was made crews found visible flames.
Due to the size of the structure and the weather conditions, the fire crews are being challenged. The fire crews are dealing with a fire in a difficult to access location, hose lines freezing, slippery conditions, and maintaining the safety of everyone on scene. A fire investigator has been called to attend and an update on the findings will be provided when available.
Update: Commercial fire - 3300 block Fairlight Drive
January 16, 2024 - 11:27 am
This is an update and follow up to the fire that occurred in the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive on January 15, 2024.
The Saskatoon Fire Investigator estimates the damage from this fire to be $175,000. No injuries were reported as a result of this fire.
The investigation has been turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service.
Update: Commercial fire - 33rd Street East
January 16, 2024 - 11:06 am
This is an update on the two-alarm commercial fire that occurred on 33rd Street East on January 12, 2024.
Saskatoon Fire Department Investigators have deemed the cause of this fire to be accidental.
The fire originated in a piece on machinery on the fourth floor of the structure, a malfunction of the machine created the point of ignition. The fire traveled through the mill process piping and spread to the sixth floor, which sustained considerable damage. The total damage from the fire is still be assessed however the fire investigator estimates that the damage will exceed 5 million dollars.
Commercial fire - 3300 block Fairlight Drive
January 15, 2024 - 4:24 pm
At 2:54 pm on January 15, 2024, Saskatoon Fire Central Dispatch received a 911 call for a vehicle on fire inside a building in the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive. On arrival crews found heavy black smoke venting from the doors and ventilation openings in the structure. An interior attack was initiated, the fire crews located the fire and began extinguishing by 3:04 pm. Crews deemed the fire to be under control at 3:17 pm. A Saskatoon Fire investigator and a Saskatoon Police Arson Investigator were called to the scene and their investigation is ongoing.
Update: Two-alarm commercial fire – 33rd Street East
January 12, 2024 - 3:30 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) has successfully brought the commercial fire at 33rd Street under control.
At 9:33 a.m., SFD received reports of a fire on the fourth floor of a flour mill on 33rd Street East. Two engines, one ladder truck, one rescue truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.
The fire crew entered the fourth floor of the building and extinguished a machine that was on fire. Within minutes, the fire had spread to the east side of the building. Crews began attacking the fire from the exterior.
A drone provided by the Saskatoon Police Service was used to assess the roof areas of the flour mill to determine if the flames had spread. The drone confirmed the fire was contained to the lower floors.
Due to adverse weather conditions, a second alarm was called at 10:16 a.m. and another two engines, one ladder truck and Command 9 were dispatched.
The fire reached the sixth floor and SFD used the ladder truck to flow water onto the fire for approximately 30 minutes.
The fire is currently under control. SFD continues to remain on site to ensure the fire is completely extinguished. The weather continues to be a challenge and crews are frequently rotating to maintain safety of the incident and personnel.