Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Backhoe loader accident - 500 block of 50th St E
August 28, 2025 - 9:44 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters observed a Backhoe Loader on its side with fluids leaking from it.
Firefighters ensured the area was safe.
Firefighters found the lone occupant had already exited the Backhoe, firefighters assisted the ambulance with patient care and loading patient into an ambulance.
Firefighters cleaned up fluids.
Water Response – South Saskatchewan River, Broadway Bridge
August 28, 2025 - 1:42 pm
At 8:21 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call about a vehicle in the South Saskatchewan River near Broadway Bridge. The SFD water rescue team was dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, the water rescue team located the vehicle and checked for occupants. The water rescue team confirmed the vehicle was empty.
The SFD assisted in securing the vehicle to a tow truck, which successfully removed the vehicle from the river at 10:30 a.m.
The scene was turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Wildland fire - Circle drive near Clancy
August 25, 2025 - 9:57 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
First arriving crews reported heavy black smoke and flames visible in the trees.
Crews advanced hand lines and extinguished the fire.
Fire was approximately 15x20 m.
Update: Structure fire - 400 Block of Fairmont Drive
August 19, 2025 - 10:45 am
The fire investigation has concluded.
Fire originated on a balcony and the cause of the fire was improper disposal of smoking material.
Saskatoon Fire Department wants to remind everyone to use an appropriate receptacle to discard cigarette butts such as a sealed jar with water inside. Ashtrays, plastic containers and metal cans are known to catch fire, melt or allow butts to be blown out and start combustible material on fire.
Structure Fire - 400 block of Fairmont Drive
August 19, 2025 - 10:05 am
At 3:31 a.m. on August 19, 2025, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a fire in an apartment building in the 400 block of Fairmont Drive. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. First arriving fire crews were on scene at 3:36 a.m. and reported flames showing from the second floor of a three storey apartment complex. Incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties upon their arrival. An additional fire engine was requested to support fire suppression at 3:38 a.m. as the fire was moving towards the roof and attic space. Utilities were shut down for safety on the fire scene.
The fire was brought under control at 4:24 a.m.
A Fire Investigator was requested to attend.
Complete extinguishment was declared at 4:39 a.m. Fire crews began being released from the fire scene and returning to their respective stations. The fire scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator at 6:22 a.m.
No injuries to firefighters or civilians occurred as a result of this fire. Two suites sustained fire damage and 4 people were relocated and rehoused by the property owner. The fire alarm system is being serviced and some smoke alarms replaced. All other occupants will be able to return to their suites.
The fire caused approximately $200,000 damage. A fire investigation is currently underway. Further information will be released once available.