Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The investigation into the cause of this fire has been concluded and it was determined unattended cooking contributed to a fire starting in the kitchen of the third floor suite. Fire damage was limited to the suite in which the fire started along with heavy smoke damage to the third floor hallway. 

It is estimated this fire caused $80,000 damage.

Saskatoon Fire Department reminds everyone not to leave cooking unattended.

At Approximately 3:00 A.M. The Saskatoon Fire Department received two 911 calls reporting a possible fire in an occupied apartment building on Ave V N.  Three engines, one ladder, one rescue and a battalion chief were dispatched to the call.  When crews arrived they found smoke exiting the third floor of the apartment, they were notified the occupants of that suite were outside.  Crews brought in hose lines and advanced to the third floor where they were able to quickly find the fire and extinguish it.  Search for other victims continued while ventilation to remove the smoke  began.   The mother living in the suite stated she woke up to the alarms and went to wake her son up realizing the apartment was full of black smoke.

A fire investigator was called to the scene, a cause or damage estimate has not been determined at this time. 

No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. 

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The Saskatoon Fire Department and Emergency Management Organization have concluded on scene of an unknown substance behind 1715 Idylwyld Drive North.

Test results of the substance found have confirmed it to be non-hazardous.

The civilian who had been directly exposed to the substance was assessed on scene by firefighter-paramedics before being transported to the hospital by ambulance as a precautionary measure. The individual was in stable condition and was not experiencing any signs or symptoms of a hazardous exposure.

There were no injuries or exposures to fire department personnel or emergency management officials as a result of this incident, nor was there any environmental impact as a result of the substance or testing processes.

The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes to thank members of the public for following the direction of the Saskatoon Police Service on scene, allowing crews to work safely.

There will be no further updates provided in relation to this incident.

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At approximately 8:32 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to an unknown substance located behind 1715 Idylwyld Drive North.

The Saskatoon Fire Department and Emergency Management Organization have responded accordingly with the following units committed to this incident: one fire engine, one haz-mat unit, one decontamination unit, one mobile command unit, and one battalion chief.

Haz-mat crews are working to identify the origin of the substance through a variety of testing processes. 

Currently, one civilian has been directly exposed to the substance; however, the condition of that individual is unconfirmed at this time.

There is no indication of any risk to members of the public who have not been directly exposed to the substance.

This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided as additional details become known.

At approximately 8:32 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to an unknown substance located behind 1715 Idylwyld Drive North.

The Saskatoon Fire Department and Emergency Management Organization have responded accordingly with the following units committed to this incident: one fire engine, one haz-mat unit, one decontamination unit, one mobile command unit, and one battalion chief.

Haz-mat crews are working to identify the origin of the substance through a variety of testing processes. 

Currently, one civilian has been directly exposed to the substance; however, the condition of that individual is unconfirmed at this time.

There is no indication of any risk to members of the public who have not been directly exposed to the substance.

This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided as additional details become known.

 Saskatoon Fire Department responds to Car and Garage fire on 113^th  Street West

At approximately 5:20 AM the Saskatoon Fire Department responded  to a report of a car and nearby garage on fire on 113^th Street West.

3 Fire Engines, 1 Rescue Unit, 1 Aerial Ladder Truck, and 1 Battalion Chief responded.

Upon arrival fire crews found 2 vehicles fully involved as well as the exterior of the garage.

Crews performed a quick attack and had the fire under control in under 10 minutes.

A Fire Investigator was called, and the fire is under investigation.

There were no injuries reported.

 Damages are estimated at 40,000 dollars.