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Saskatoon News Releases

300 block of Pinehouse Drive: Search For Missing Person

May 4, 2025 - 11:58 pm
Incident Number:
25-09286
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Request from SPS to assist in searching for a missing person

Action(s) Taken:

SFD deployed Command-9 which is a mobile command post with staff from our EMO team to assist SPS with Incident Command. SFD also deployed the Water Rescue Team to search down river using their Stryker Craft for the missing person.

More Information:
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Garage Fire - 300 block of Witney Ave N

April 14, 2025 - 11:57 pm
Incident Number:
25-07595
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from detached garage

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water while another crew protected their egress for safety. Fire was extinguished and area searched to confirm that their were no occupants 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.

University Bridge

April 1, 2025 - 3:52 am
Incident Number:
25-06489
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters staged and gathered more information

Called by police for people between the arches of the bridge

Boat was launched and rescue truck called

Action(s) Taken:

Searched bridge arches from inside 

No one was found

 

Structure Fire: 200 block of Vancouver Ave N

February 18, 2025 - 7:17 pm
Incident Number:
25-03121
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed flames coming from structure on arrival, Incident Command assigned tactical duties to crew to begin suppression operations.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure, while another crew began a search to confirm that no occupants remained inside. Fire crews also used positive pressure ventilation to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from 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.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Apartment fire- 100 block of 25th Street West

February 14, 2025 - 3:36 am
Incident Number:
25-02823
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flame from a apartment suite window

Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish fire
  • 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.
  • Fire crews remain on scene.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.