Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon News Releases

House Fire - 200 Blk Ave L S.

July 21, 2026 - 5:52 pm
Incident Number:
S2618084
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • First arriving Fire crews observed smoke coming from home on arrival. 
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced handlines to apply water from exterior prior to making entry.
  • Fire crews performed search of single-family home and confirmed no occupants inside structure.
  • Fire crews set up large fans to remove smoke and toxins from structure.
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.

Boarded up house fire – 100 block of Ave U North

July 19, 2026 - 12:35 pm
Incident Number:
2617761
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the home and garage

Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior fire of the boarded up house
  • Crews performed a defensive fire attack 
  • Another crew removed boards from the house to gain access to check for fire extension to the interior
  • Crews gained access to the attic with a chain saw, to fully extinguish the fire and remove smoke
  • Crews made entry to check for occupants inside as there was evidence of access to the back of the house 
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

Commercial structure fire – 100 Block of Betts Avenue

July 13, 2026 - 12:33 pm
Incident Number:
S2616884
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames on the outside of commercial structure, right next to exterior wall of structure 
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water the fire
  • Crews noticed a gas line was affected by the fire and was leaking
  • Crew entered structure to check for Natural gas in building- none found
  • Crew waited on scene with SaskEnergy until they stopped the natural gas flow
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

Garage fire – 2100 block of 20th Street West

July 13, 2026 - 12:21 pm
Incident Number:
S2616869
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews gained entry into the garage
  • Crews advanced a multiple hose line to apply water into the interior of garage 
  • Crews entered the building to search and confirm no one was inside
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Saskatoon Fire - Thunderstorm Response

July 9, 2026 - 8:51 am
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 34 incidents related to city thunderstorm.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre dispatched and monitored 34 incidents in 90 minutes for Saskatoon Fire units to respond.
  • SFD Communications Centre also dispatched and monitored multiple rural fire department responses for cities of Warman, Martensville, Osler and Dalmeny.
  • SFD crews responded to multiple electrical hazards - power lines down/arcing - COS Light and Power and SaskPower responding to remedy.
  • SFD crews responded to multiple small fires caused by downed lines.
  • At time of Fire Bulletin - many areas of Saskatoon without power due to electrical service lines down.
More Information:
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.