Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon News Releases

Kitchen fire - 300 block of Kalra Street

July 29, 2025 - 2:18 pm
Incident Number:
25-17026
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed occupants evacuated from residence

Firefighters encountered light smoke at front door upon entry

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews entered residence to find small fire on kitchen cook top. Crews extinguished fire and confirmed there was no fire spread in kitchen. Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building. One occupant received treatment by fire crews for minor injuries.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Garage Fire - 1400 block of East Heights

July 26, 2025 - 12:33 pm
Incident Number:
25-16759
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed a large amount of flame coming from a detached garage

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure and extinguish fire. Once crews extinguished fire, an immediate search was completed to confirm no occupants remained inside. Crews set up positive pressure fans to remove smoke and toxins from structure and locate any hot spots that may remain.

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.

Outside fire - Small debris fire on west side of Sid Buckwould bridge

July 22, 2025 - 4:21 pm
Incident Number:
25-16399
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a small pile of debris under the Sid Buckwold Bridge

Action(s) Taken:

Crews used a portable water extinguisher to safely put out the fire

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Structure Fire - 800 block of Confederation Dr

July 18, 2025 - 7:34 am
Incident Number:
25-16035
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed black smoke coming from 2nd storey balcony of the apartment building.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to the 2nd floor of the apartment building to start an interior attack of the fire and apply water. Other crews were tasked to evacuate the building to confirm no occupants remained inside. After the fire was brought under control, crews ventilated structure to remove smoke and test air quality before any occupants were allowed enter back into building.

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.

Water Rescue - 3rd. Ave. S.

July 10, 2025 - 11:52 pm
Incident Number:
25-15348
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving crews observed a paddleboarder bringing a person in distress towards shore.

Action(s) Taken:

Water rescue personnel advanced a rope to the paddleboarder to assist moving the patient to shore.

Water rescue personnel transferred the patient to the rescue boat.

The patient was taken to the Fire Department boat launch, then transported to hospital.

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.