Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon News Releases

Structure fire 1800 block Ave D North

July 23, 2024 - 4:39 pm
Incident Number:
24-13968
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flame coming from the front basement window of the duplex residence.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the seat of the fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants were remaining inside. The fire was brought quickly under control and it was confirmed occupants were out of the home. 

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.

Motor Vehicle Collision with a House - 1400 block Louise Ave.

July 22, 2024 - 1:01 am
Incident Number:
24-13862
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving crews found a Dodge Ram had driven into a house.

 

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews stabilized the vehicle.

Fire crews removed a road sign that was caught in the windshield.

Fire crews extricated the driver.

The driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Residents of the house were not injured. 

 

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

Multi-unit residential structure fire – 1000 block Idylwyld Drive North

July 15, 2024 - 12:36 pm
Incident Number:
24-13313
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from the structure

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced multiple hose lines into building to extinguish fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

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.

Motor vehicle Collision- Highway 11 near Victor Road

July 15, 2024 - 3:23 am
Incident Number:
24-13293
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters found two vehicle collision 

One vehicle upright on the highway and the other one on roof in ditch

All people out of vehicles 

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews ensured all vehicles were off and no keys in ignition

Fire crews help place patient in ambulance

Fire crews setup landing zone for STARS helicopter 

 

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

Structure Fire- 100 Block Ave V South

July 14, 2024 - 4:50 pm
Incident Number:
24-13265
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Fire Crews observed smoke coming from house

Fire Crews observed the structure's windows and doors had plywood covering them

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced  multiple hose lines to apply water from the exterior 

Crews used chainsaw to cut plywood off doors and windows

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