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Update: Structure Fire - 400 block Avenue V South

October 16, 2024 - 2:36 pm

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to a house fire on the 400 block of Avenue V South this morning. All occupants safely evacuated, and the fire was extinguished. The scene was transferred to the Fire Investigator for examination to determine the cause, origin and estimate of damage.  

Following the investigation, the Fire Investigator concluded that the fire was caused by an electric scooter. It is unclear whether the charging source or the battery was responsible. The estimated damage is $200,000. 

 

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Structure Fire - 400 block Ave. V. S.

October 16, 2024 - 4:31 pm
Incident Number:
24-20356
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flame from multiple windows in a house.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water from the exterior of the home.

Crews entered the building to confirm no occupants remained inside.

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Structure Fire - 1300 block of Ave F North

October 11, 2024 - 5:36 am
Incident Number:
24-20000
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

On arrival, firefighters observed smoke showing from heavy chimney stack and basement windows of structure

Action(s) Taken:

Firefighters advanced hose lines to start an interior attack of the basement, after several minutes the fire crews had to retreat and exit the basement due to high heat and unsafe conditions. Firefighters then started an exterior attack through the basement windows to safely cool structure before re-entering basement and extinguishing the fire. Fire crews completed searches of the structure to confirm no occupants remained inside.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Structure Fire - 300 Block Ave. J N

October 3, 2024 - 1:53 pm
Incident Number:
24-19457
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed flames from a dumpster and a shed in the backyard of a residence.

 

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to both the dumpster and shed.

 

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

House Fire 1000 Block 3rd Street East

October 2, 2024 - 11:06 pm
Incident Number:
24-19376
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed flames and smoke coming from the House

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.