Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At 6:50 a.m. on September 29, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a structure fire at Highway 14 and Dalmeny Grid.  Two fire engines, one brush truck, one tanker unit, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving fire crews reported flames coming from metal doors of a structure.  Incoming crews were assigned their tactical duties.  At 7:22 a.m., the main portion of the fire was knocked down.  Fire crews remain on scene at this time.

This fire is within Saskatoon's city limits.  An SFD Fire Investigator has been requested to attend.

Details will follow once they are available.

At 10:57 p.m. on September 22, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call for a fire in the suite on the 3rd floor of a multi-residential structure in the 300 Block of Kingsmere Boulevard.  Four fire engines, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.  First arriving fire crews reported to all incoming crews that there was smoke showing from a third floor window.  All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties.  The fire alarm was ringing but evacuation of the building was not complete.  The Saskatoon Police Service assisted fire crews in completing evacuation and keeping everyone out of the building.  Firefighters were quick to begin extinguishing the fire.     

This fire was brought under control at 11:38 p.m.  One dog was rescued by firefighters but two cats did not survive.  Occupants were alerted to the fire in the unit by their smoke alarm.  They attempted to extinguish the fire which was too large for a fire extinguisher.  Occupants called 9-1-1 and our fire dispatcher advised them to evacuate. 

A Fire Investigator was requested and conducted a cause and origin scene examination.  Fire originated in the bathroom and spread into the remainder of the unit.  Fire is still under investigation and no determination has been established yet.  Damage is estimated at $325,000.  Two units were deemed not habitable from the effects of the fire. 

Occupants who were displaced are safely re-housed.  No injuries to firefighters or residents occurred as a result of this fire.

Fire investigation has concluded for the fire that occurred on September 11, 2022 in the 400 Block of Wellman Crescent.  Cause of the fire was accidental due to internal heating from oil soaked rags used for staining which ignited.  Construction materials in the area of the rags caught fire as well.  The sprinkler system did its function and kept the fire small on the second floor of this commercial structure.  Damage is estimated at $10,000.

No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred as a result of this fire.  

At 5:14 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from an alarm monitoring company of the alarm signaling at a structure in the 400 Block of Wellman Crescent.  One fire engine was dispatched to investigate the alarm signal from this property.  On arrival, fire crews indicated the fire alarm was ringing and there was water flowing from the automatic sprinkler system on the second floor.  After further investigation, it was identified that there was smoke visible on the second floor.  Another two fire engines, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  Fire was reported as extinguished at 5:41 p.m.  

The on call Fire Investigator has been requested.  Further details will be provided as soon as they are available.