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Saskatoon News Releases

Water rescue – South of Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge

May 27, 2024 - 10:08 pm
Incident Number:
24-09615
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters saw a conscious person lying in the shallow water

Action(s) Taken:

Fire personnel removed person from the river onto the bank

Crew turned patient care to the ambulance 

Crew assisted ambulance moving patient off the river bank to stretcher

Motor vehicle Collision- Semi on its side- Over pass Idywyld and 51st street

May 22, 2024 - 2:50 pm
Incident Number:
24-09262
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed truck and double trailer unit on its side on overpass

Firefighters observed the load was dispersed on road way- load was lumber 

Action(s) Taken:

Crews ensured vehicle was shut off and driver was ok

Crews dammed diesel fluid leak

Both lanes closed on overpass

More Information:
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Garage Fire - 1100 block of Avenue J South

May 19, 2024 - 9:54 pm
Incident Number:
24-09113
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from detached garage

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to exterior of garage

Crews then advance hose lines into garage to extinguish fire

 

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.

Structure Fire - 400 block of Avenue D South

May 19, 2024 - 4:05 pm
Incident Number:
24-09093
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from home

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from outside structure

Crews then advanced hose lines into home to extinguish fire

Crews set up fans to remove smoke and toxins from building

Crews completed search and confirm no occupants remained inside

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.

Structure Fire- 100 Block Avenue Q South

May 18, 2024 - 1:22 pm
Incident Number:
24-0919
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from rear of house

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from the exterior 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • Fire crews remain on scene.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.