Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 4:34 p.m. reporting a house fire on Salloum Union in Evergreen.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Rescue, a Ladder, and a Battalion Chief.  While on route a  911 caller reported fire had spread to a second house and all occupants had evacuated. 

Fire crews arrived and observed two single family residences heavily involved in fire.  Incident Command initiated a second alarm calling for two additional Engines and a Fire Investigator.

Upon confirming all occupants were evacuated, defensive fire attack was ensued to apply water from the exterior and to protect neighbouring properties.  Large hose streams were used to confront the advanced stages of fire growth in these two houses.  By 5:20 p.m. crews were able to enter the buildings to begin interior firefighting efforts.

Fire crews remain on scene and fire investigation has begun.

Update to fallow as more information comes available.

Fire Crews have brought the fire under control and are continuing to work on hotspots.  Extensive fire damage has made access to portions of the structure a challenge.

On arrival to this incident fire crews observed a 3 storey multi-unit townhouse with a single unit fully involved in fire with fire spreading to neighbouring units.  After a search for occupants, firefighters were able to confirm there were no injuries.

Fire crews remain on scene and a fire investigation has begun to determine the cause of the fire.

Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 9:17 a.m. reporting a structure fire on Langlois Way.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Ladder, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief. 

After initial size-up of the incident, there was request for an additional Engine and a Fire Investigator.

A search of building has confirmed the building has been vacated.

Fire crews are remain on scene.

Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 9:17 a.m. reporting a structure fire on Langlois Way.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Ladder, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief. 

After initial size-up of the incident, there was request for an additional Engine and a Fire Investigator.

A search of building has confirmed the building has been vacated.

Fire crews are remain on scene.

Update to follow.

At 1540 hours Incident Command determined the fire to be extinguished.  All committed fire apparatus have returned to their respective fire stations. 

At approximately 12:05 pm today Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a grass fire in the area of Highways 7 and 60.  A Brush Trucks, Water Tanker, an Engine and a Battalion Chief responded to assist scene. After an initial size up of the situation, the Incident Commander requested the dispatch of an additional Brush Truck and Water Tanker.