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Saskatoon News Releases

Motor vehicle collision - 400 block Whiteswan DR

July 5, 2026 - 5:33 am
Incident Number:
S2615918
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters found a single vehicle involved in a collision 

Action(s) Taken:

Two occupants were able to exit the vehicle on their own prior to fire arrival

Fire crew assessed both patients for injuries 

Environmental and debris cleanup performed 

More Information:
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Watercraft rescue

July 5, 2026 - 5:16 am
Incident Number:
S2615879
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters found an unmanned pontoon boat floating down the Saskatchewan river

Action(s) Taken:

Water rescue team launched Boat 2 to aid bringing rogue pontoon boat to shore

No occupants found on boat 

Owner recovered rogue boat 

More Information:
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Structure Fire - Hazen Street

July 4, 2026 - 10:02 am
Incident Number:
S2615842
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Fire crews observed heavy smoke inside structure upon entry.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Homeowner was able to call 911 and exit structure safely.
  • Fire crews performed an interior attack - quickly knocking down flames on main floor.
  • Fire crews set up Positive Pressure Ventilation fans to clear smoke and toxins from the structure.
  • Homeowner suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to hospital by Medavie ambulance for treatment.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Structure fire - 400 Smith Cres.

June 25, 2026 - 9:24 am
Incident Number:
S2614748
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Crews observed smoke and flame coming from the roof of a single family home.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to attack the fire.

Once the flames were knocked down, crews entered the home to confirm all occupants exited safely.

Crews confirmed all occupants had exited the home.

 

 

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Update: River search operations resume

June 22, 2026 - 11:29 am

Search operations will resume today for the individual who entered the weir on Saturday, June 20.

The Saskatoon Fire Department will dispatch two watercraft to search the shoreline and river south of the weir using sonar.

The incident continues to be investigated by the Saskatoon Police Service. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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