Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department advises members of the public that the South Saskatchewan River’s water level is low as a result of reduced discharge rates.

Recently, the Government of Canada has recorded the primary water level on the South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon to be approximately 2.1 metres with a discharge rate averaging between 70 and 80 cubic metres per second.

There are several shallow areas where the river’s bottom is visible just below the surface or where a sandbar has appeared; this creates a hazard to both human- and motor-powered crafts, as well as their operators.

Watercraft operators are advised to exercise caution and are encouraged to elevate awareness when navigating the South Saskatchewan River. It is expected that river users will be mindful of river traffic while sharing the waterway respectfully, exercising best and safe practice in doing so.

Always be cautious near larger bodies of water. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 6:26 am reporting a street sweeper on fire in a shed at City Yards on Ontario Avenue.  Dispatched to the scene were tree engine companies, a ladder company, a rescue company, a battalion  chief and a fire investigator. First arriving officer on site observed heavy smoke showing coming from a vehicle shed and committed fire crews to investigate.  Advancing hose lines, fire crews entered the vehicle shed and suppressed a fire that was limited to the street sweeper.  Smoke damage was sustained to the inside of the vehicle shed. 

The fire has been extinguished and the cause of teh fire is currently under investigation.  Damage estimate is unavailable at this time.

Just before six O'clock this evening, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision at 8th Street and Eastlake Avenue. One Engine and one Rescue Unit  were dispatched. 

On arrival, the Engine crew assessed the scene and quickly determined the two occupants from one of the vehicles had already safely exited and were uninjured. The driver of the second vehicle had also exited but had left the scene. It is unknown if the driver had received any injuries. 

Both vehicles had rolled onto their roofs from the collision. The Engine crew  is assisting  with debris, fluid clean up, and to ensure no other hazards remain. 

Police are on scene to investigate.

Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a house fire at 121 Avenue X South.

At approximately 7 am this morning, The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from a house on Ave X South. Three Engine Company’s, an Aerial Ladder, and a Rescue Engine responded. Crews made a quick offensive attack and extinguished the fire. A search was conducted and there were no occupants found in the home.  

There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

There was a Fire Investigator called to the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Damages are estimated at $50,000

Saskatoon Fire Department is responding to a reported house fire in the 100 block of Ave X South.  Smoke was reported from a house by a passing City of Saskatoon Transit supervisor resulting in the dispatch of 3 engine companies, a ladder company a rescue company and a battalion chief. 

First arriving officer observed heavy smoke coming from and house and order fire crews to investigate.  Fire crews are actively suppressing the fire and searching for any occupants.

No damage estimates of fire cause available at this time.