Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At Approximately 03:50 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a garage fire. Three Engine Companies, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Truck and the Battalion Chief responded.

On arrival, smoke was coming from the detached garage.

Fire Crews made entry and the fire extinguished. There was no extension to the home.

A Fire Investigator was called to the scene. A cause and damage estimate has not been given. There were no reported injuries. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes to correct the number of patients involved in this collision; the SUV involved was traveling with two occupants, not three as was previously reported.

In total, three patients from two vehicles were involved in this collision.

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At approximately 1:20 p.m. on February 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Grasswood Road. It was reported to fire dispatchers that two vehicles were involved in the collision, one vehicle was smoking, and that multiple occupants remained trapped. 

Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews confirmed the entrapment of three occupants from an SUV that remained on the highway, as well as the entrapment of one occupant from a truck several metres into a field. Neither vehicle was smoking or on fire upon arrival.

Fire crews stabilized and de-energized both vehicles in preparation for the extrication process, with firefighter-paramedics performing patient assessments and providing care inside of the heavily damaged vehicles. Using hydraulic rescue tools, fire crews immediately began extrication of the SUV's three occupants. Simultaneously, fire crews successfully evacuated the truck's occupant through a rear door without the need of extrication.

Multiple patients were transported to hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has left the scene under the authority of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

At approximately 1:20 p.m. on February 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Grasswood Road. It was reported to fire dispatchers that two vehicles were involved in the collision, one vehicle was smoking, and that multiple occupants remained trapped. 

Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews confirmed the entrapment of three occupants from an SUV that remained on the highway, as well as the entrapment of one occupant from a truck several metres into a field. Neither vehicle was smoking or on fire upon arrival.

Fire crews stabilized and de-energized both vehicles in preparation for the extrication process, with firefighter-paramedics performing patient assessments and providing care inside of the heavily damaged vehicles. Using hydraulic rescue tools, fire crews immediately began extrication of the SUV's three occupants. Simultaneously, fire crews successfully evacuated the truck's occupant through a rear door without the need of extrication.

Multiple patients were transported to hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has left the scene under the authority of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

The address in the Title should read 2509 Woodward Avenue. Sorry for the typo.

Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls at approx. 12:05 this afternoon, reporting a house on fire at 2509 Woodward Avenue. Three Engines, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene.

Crews arrived on scene in less than three minutes and noted smoke and flame from the front and back of the attached garage of this single family house. Incident command was notified that all occupants of the home had been evacuated.

An exterior attack was initiated to contain and control the main body of fire and minimize the extension into the house. Crews then were able to check and extinguish the spots that crept into the main house. Under control was marked at 12:59 and confirmation was given that evacuation was reported correctly.

Fire crews shut down the gas line to the house, while utility technicians were requested to disconnect remaining utilities.

A Fire Investigator is on scene. Damage is extensive however an estimate is not available at this time. No injuries have been reported as a result of this fire.