Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon News Releases

Wildland fire - Circle drive near Clancy

August 25, 2025 - 9:57 pm
Incident Number:
25-19536
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving crews reported heavy black smoke and flames visible in the trees.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hand lines and extinguished the fire.

Fire was approximately 15x20 m.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Structure Fire 400 Block Fairmont Drive

August 19, 2025 - 1:37 pm
Incident Number:
25-18937
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames coming from a suite in the apartment complex

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from both the exterior and interior of the building. 

Another crew entered the building to ensure 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.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Structure fire - 200 block Ave. D S

August 18, 2025 - 3:08 pm
Incident Number:
25-18845
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed flames coming from the back of a two-story house that was under construction.

Action(s) Taken:

First arriving crews determined the structure was not safe to enter.

Firefighters stretched multiple hose lines for a defensive attack.

Crews are on scene waiting for equipment to arrive and demolish the structure.

 

 

 

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

Lithium battery fire - 1100 block 17th St W

August 8, 2025 - 11:58 pm
Incident Number:
25-17981
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed light smoke coming from the building. The building was fully evacuated prior to Firefighters arrival.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews entered the building with charged hoselines.  Upon entry, a smoldering lithium battery was found. The area burnt around the battery was extinguished and the battery was removed from the building to the street.  Crews set up fans to ventilate the building. Hazmat was dispatched to the scene to ensure no further hazards existed. 

More Information:
  • 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.

Vehicles stranded Circle Dr and Idylwyld Dr. underpass

August 8, 2025 - 10:29 am
Incident Number:
25-17910
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

One vehicle was found stranded in the water following a heavy rain at the Circle Drive and Idylwyld Drive underpass. Two additional vehicles drove into the water and became immobilized before Saskatoon police could block off south bound traffic

Action(s) Taken:

Tow trucks were dispatched to tow the immobilized vehicles. 

The public is advised to avoid areas prone to flooding during and after heavy rain. Drivers should never attempt to drive through standing water, as the depth is often greater than it appears and can cause vehicles to stall, or be swept away.