Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 10:01 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a garage in the 2000 block of St. Henry Avenue, not St. Charles Avenue as was previously reported. 

Three fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon confirmation of a fully involved structure, one fire investigation unit was also dispatched for response.

Upon arrival, fire crews observed heavy smoke and flames coming from an address at 2001 St. Henry Avenue, with the possibility of exposure to overhead power lines. Utility technicians were called to the scene and the request was made for power to be shut off to the entire block. An immediate attack was initiated on the fire, with fire crews quickly identifying the possibility of a fire in the attic of the detached garage. The fire was brought under control in just over 20 minutes of the first fire engine arriving on scene. 

A battalion chief on scene was informed by the homeowner that there was beekeeping equipment and wax being stored in the garage. While extinguishing the fire, firefighters also observed significant bee activity in the area of the garage.

A fire investigator is working on scene to determine a cause and damage estimate.

There were no injuries to fire personnel or the public as a result of this incident. 

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Saskatoon Fire Department is responding to a reported garage fire on the 2000 block of St Charles Avenue.  Dispatched to the scene are 3 Engine Companies, a Ladder, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief. Callers report the garage is fully on fire and responding fire crews are spotting smoke from a distance.

Update to follow.

Saskatoon Fire Department is responding to a reported garage fire on the 2000 block of St Charles Avenue.  Dispatched to the scene are 3 Engine Companies, a Ladder, al Rescue and a Battalion Chief. Callers report the garage is fully on fire and responding fire crews are spotting smoke from a distance.

Update to follow.

At approximately 8:37 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Avenue F South and 19th Street West. One person was reported to have been trapped inside one of the vehicles involved.

One fire engine, one heavy rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed the entrapment of one individual and immediately began preparing the vehicle for the extrication process by providing stabilization and disconnecting the battery. A patient assessment was conducted by firefighter-paramedics prior to removing the occupant, with fire crews managing to remove the occupant before the full extrication process was complete. The occupant was transported to hospital with undetermined injuries. 

Fire crews performed fluid and debris clean-up in preparation for the three vehicles involved to be cleared from the scene.

The Saskatoon Police Service responded with multiple units to aid in securing the scene and obtaining statements. The intersection remains closed to public access while an investigation is conducted.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has now concluded its involvement in this incident.

At 8:38 pm tonight a Saskatoon Fire Department engine company was returning from a call when they noticed the smell of natural gas at the intersection of 22nd st and Idylwyld Dr. The crew investigated and heard gas leaking from a natural gas valve cover at this intersection. A ladder truck and battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. The ladder crew using gas detection equipment determined there was a high concentration of natural gas present.

Sask Energy was called and determined the gas was leaking from a underground valve.

Saskatoon fire department crews closed down the intersection to ensure the safety of the public, the police assisted with closing the intersection at 22nd street at ave C, 22nd street at Auditorium ave, Idylwyld dr. at 20th street and Idylwyld dr. at 23st.

Fire crews monitored the area and found gas leaking into the manholes, city crews were called in to assist with removing manhole covers to ventilate the gas.

Two local business in the area were tested for natural gas and it was determined that no natural gas was present in their buildings.

Sask Energy was able to preform maintenance on the valve to allow it to seal stopping the leak.

Fire crews remained on scene with Sask Energy to monitor the gas levels. At 11:21pm Sask Energy determined that the gas levels were safe to allow the intersection to be opened.

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a reported garage fire at 12:59 today, Three fire engines, One ladder  truck, One heavy rescue Unit and a battalion chief responded to the incident.

On arrival crews found a extinguished fire in the garage, One engine and a ladder truck remained on scene to check for extension and preform overhaul.

The home owner reported that he heard a pop and saw smoke coming from his garage, he called 911 then used his garden hose to attempt to  extinguish it.

A fire investigator was called to the scene and determined the fire to be accidental. The fire was the result of a damaged extension cord.

There was approximately fifty thousand ($50,000) damage to the garage and the vehicle in side.