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Saskatoon News Releases

Two-Alarm Multiple Structure Fire - 400 block of Geary Crescent

May 29, 2026 - 7:53 pm
Incident Number:
S2611576
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Crews arrived to thick heavy black smoke with a structure fully involved in fire.

Action(s) Taken:
  • Two aerial units, four engines, one rescue unit and Command 9 have responded to the scene
  • Deputy chief, Battalion chief, safety officer for a total of 32 firefighters on scene
  • Crews have taken defensive position to prevent further spread
  • Public is asked to avoid the area
     
More Information:
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • Fire crews remain on scene.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Structure fire – 1500 block Central Ave

May 29, 2026 - 12:24 pm
Incident Number:
S2611502
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed flames and smoke coming from the home
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the fire 
  • Crews had a difficult time making entry due to the amount of contents in the home
  • Reports were that there were no occupants in the home 
  • Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the 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.

Grass Fire- Highway 7 and Township Road 364

May 26, 2026 - 11:01 pm
Incident Number:
S2611048
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed a grassland/ wild land fire
  • Firefighters observed high winds and dry conditions
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews are on scene with multiple apparatus  
  • Fire crews are actively extinguishing and containing the fire
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More Information:
  • Fire crews remain on scene.

3 Vehicle Collision - Highway 16 N and 71st W

May 23, 2026 - 4:15 pm
Incident Number:
S2610613
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed a 3-vehicle motor vehicle collision including an Ambulance.

Action(s) Taken:

  • Firefighters ensured scene safety and assisted police with traffic control

  • Firefighters checked all 3 vehicles for occupants, all occupants' self-extricated from the vehicles

  • Firefighters checked for injuries with all occupants

  • Firefighters de-energized all vehicles

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

Structure fire - 800 block of Appleby Drive

May 21, 2026 - 11:59 pm
Incident Number:
S2610404
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
Firefighters observed smoke while en route, confirming a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke and visible fire originating from a third-storey balcony of a three-storey apartment building.
Action(s) Taken:

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

Fire crews advanced hose lines inside the structure to check for fire spread.

Ladder Truck was deployed to access the roof and confirm the fire was fully extinguished.

Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.

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.