Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Attached are photos that the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD), Battalion Chief took earlier at the fire scene.  The building was fully involved.

Fire is not under control at this time.  SFD personnel have been on scene for 70 minutes.  Firefighters continue to work at extinguishing the fire.  Utility companies have shut down the services for scene safety.

Some occupants require rehousing and our partners at Salvation Army are making arrangements.

More details will be provided as they become available.

Attached is the correct photo #2 for this incident.

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is currently on scene at a condominium building on fire.  Six fire engines, two ladder trucks, one rescue unit, our mobile emergency management command unit, two fire investigators and the Battalion Chief are currently on scene.  The fire is not under control.  Firefighters have been on scene for an hour.  Multiple occupants required rescuing from their units by firefighters.  

Our mobile command unit is set up and in operation as a command post.  Following our established incident command structure, tactical duties and roles have been established at the fire scene.  

This a three storey building located at 108th Street and Bryans Avenue, wood frame construction with the roof fully involved in fire. 

Please stay away from this area and allow firefighters the room they need to work.  There is smoke drifting in the area.   Close your windows if they are open to maintain good air quality in your homes.

Further details will be provided when available.

Two minutes after midnight on May 25, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of fire in a suite in the 600 Block of Appleby Drive.  The building occupants were evacuating at that time.  Dispatched to the scene were three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief.  First arriving fire crews assessed the situation and began assigning tactical duties.  Fire was located in a suite on the first floor.  This fire was brought under control at 12:26 a.m.  The Fire Investigator attended the scene and determined the fire has caused $50,000 damage.  Cause of the fire is suspicious and turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service for their follow up.

At 10:07 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a structure fire in the 200 Block of Clarence Avenue South on May 24, 2022.  Three fire engines, one ladder unit, one rescue and the Battalion Chief responded to the call.  First arriving fire crews reported flames coming from the roof.  Tactical duties were assigned to incoming fire crews.  Fire crews began extinguishing the fire from the exterior and the interior.  The roof was laddered to check the attic for fire conditions.  Utilities had been shut down for scene safety.  Heat was also identified in the exterior walls behind the stucco.  Fire crews cut the stucco and cooled the area.  

Fire Investigator has determined the fire was caused by careless disposal of smoking material.  Damage is estimated at $50,000.  Fire originated outside the front step to the house.