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Saskatoon News Releases

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision - Highway 16 and Boychuk Dr

August 9, 2026 - 12:45 pm
Incident Number:
S2620576
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed a single vehicle that had struck the overpass at this location.
  • Firefighters observed the vehicle was fully consumed by fire on arrival
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the vehicle involved.
  • Crews performed a search of the entire area for anyone else involved.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

2nd Alarm Structure Fire - 100 block of Bowlt Cresent

August 8, 2026 - 10:35 am
Incident Number:
S2620466
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed heavy smoke and large flames coming from a construction area attached to the school
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish a building under construction.
  • Fire command called for a 2nd Alarm, which brought additional apparatus and firefighters to the scene.
  • Fire crews set up 2 Ladder trucks to assist with fire extinguishment.
  • Crews entered the school to look for fire extension and search for people inside
  • Fire command utilized a command vehicle for fire operations and communication with other agencies.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Garage Fire - 1700 Blk of 20th Street

August 5, 2026 - 5:46 pm
Incident Number:
S2620098
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • SFD crews observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Action(s) Taken:
  • SFD crews advanced hose lines to apply water from the exterior of the garage while another crew forced a door to access interior of garage.

  • SPS notified occupants of an adjacent apartment complex about fire.

     

     

More Information:
  • 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.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Motor Vehicle Collision - Hwy 11 & 71st Street

August 5, 2026 - 5:36 pm
Incident Number:
S2620091
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • SFD crews responded to two vehicle MVA with injuries on Highway 11 / Idylwyld Drive
Action(s) Taken:
  • SFD Rescue 4, Engine 7 and Battalion Chief responded to intersection for report of two vehicle MVC with entrapment and injuries.
  • SFD Rescue 4 utilized extrication tools - "Jaws of Life" - to access driver of SUV. 
  • SFD Engine 7 paramedics assessed driver of light duty half ton.
  • SFD extricated driver of truck and was transported by Medavie ambulance to hospital with serious injuries.
More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Update: River rescue near Spadina Crescent & Ravine Drive suspended

August 4, 2026 - 5:53 pm
Incident Number:
FR-12259-1
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

On July 31, 2026, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a person and a dog in the South Saskatchewan River.

Action(s) Taken:

Over the weekend, fire crews conducted riverbank and water searches using dive operations and sonar scans in an effort to locate the person and dog.

The individual and dog were not located. The search has been suspended pending any new information.

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.