Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 1:00 pm Saskatoon Fire Department responded to the intersection of Circle Drive and Avenue C.N for a reported semi trailer that had rolled on its side. Two fire engines, one rescue truck, and a Battalion Chief responded to the incident. First arriving Officer had to determine what the cargo was to rule out any dangerous goods on board and to check for injuries. The cargo was industrial parts and there were no injuries reported. One Engine remained on scene until the scene was deemed safe.

The Investigator for the house fire earlier today at 3360 - 33rd Street West has concluded the fire to be incendiary.

Total damage is valued at $250,000, including both the house and the camper.

At approximately 1:55 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible house on fire at 124 Avenue S South. 

Three Fire Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, one Aerial Ladder Truck, one Fire Investigation Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene. 

The first arriving fire crew confirmed that smoke was visibly exiting through the front of the house. Immediately, an offensive attack was initiated and an attack group entered the house through the front door. Fire crews battled intense heat and heavy smoke during firefighting efforts. Firefighters shut down the gas line to the house, and utility technicians were requested to disconnect remaining utilities. Additional fire crews forced entry through the back door to encourage ventilation of the smoke-filled house. The fire was brought under control within approximately 30 minutes of the first fire crew arriving on scene. Electric fans were used to ventilate remaining smoke from the house. 

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. A Fire Investigator is on scene working to determine a cause and damage estimate.

At approximately 12:07 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a recreational vehicle on fire in the driveway of a house located at 3360 33rd Street West. 

Three Fire Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, one Aerial Ladder Truck, one Fire Investigation Unit, and one Battalion Chief were immediately dispatched for response. 

Fire crews noted visible smoke and flame showing upon their arrival and confirmed one recreational vehicle to be fully involved in fire with flame extending towards the house. Fire crews verified that all occupants had self-evacuated from the house before their arrival. Firefighters shut down the gas line to the house, while utility technicians were en-route to disconnect remaining utilities. 

Fire crews quickly extinguished the recreational vehicle; however, thermal heat imaging suggested that the fire had extended from the recreational vehicle into the attic of the house. An attack group made entry into the main level of the house to determine if the fire had extended beyond the attic level. An aggressive attack was made from both the interior and exterior of the house to control and contain the fire in the attic. Fire crews used ventilation fans to clear the house of smoke.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. A Fire Investigator is currently on scene working to determine a cause and damage estimate.

At approximately 7:40 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision on Circle Drive near Valley Road. 

Upon receiving the call, two Fire Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene. One Assistant Chief traveling in the area received the dispatch transmission and also responded to aid in establishing scene safety.

The Assistant Chief was first on scene, confirming there to be 12 vehicles and one semi tractor-trailer involved. The Assistant Chief activated the vehicle's emergency lights to alert additional drivers of the accident scene and create a safer work area for emergency crews. 

While en-route, one of the responding fire engines came across an additional accident scene. The crew checked on the individuals involved, identified there to be no injuries, and then proceeded to the multi-vehicle collision on Circle Drive and Valley Road. 

Upon arrival of the responding fire crews, it was determined that only one of the individuals involved was in need of medical attention, multiple vehicles were leaking fluids, and a significant amount of debris was visible throughout the accident scene. 

Fire crews performed fluid and debris clean-up and tow trucks have arrived to begin removing damaged vehicles from the scene. The Saskatoon Fire Department has completed its duties in relation to this incident and the scene has been left with the Saskatoon Police Service.