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Saskatoon News Releases

Multi-unit residential structure fire - 300 block 2nd Avenue South

August 1, 2024 - 10:07 pm
Incident Number:
24-14612
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • One fire engine dispatched for alarm bells ringing.
  • On arrival crews identified a small amount of smoke coming from the roof
  • Requested additional apparatus to respond.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews investigated and found one room to have a light haze and felt slightly warmer.
  • Upon opening the ceiling space crews found a fire that had been burning in the joist space.
  • Crews extinguished the fire by opening the ceiling and the floor from the suite above to access the fire.
  • Fire Investigator has deemed the fire accidental caused by an electrical malfunction and it originated in the concealed joist space between the ceiling and floor above.
  • 4 suites sustained damage as a result of the fire
  • The damage is estimated to be $150,000
  • 38 individuals were displaced, and the properties agent has confirmed that they were able to find suitable accommodations for all 38 individuals.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Structure Fire - 200 Block Gray Ave.

July 30, 2024 - 4:57 am
Incident Number:
24-14428
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed a duplex fully involved and one unit of a second duplex also involved.

 

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines for an exterior attack.

An aerial ladder was set up to extinguish the fire from above.

 

  

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • Fire crews remain on scene.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

800 block - 2nd Ave N

July 27, 2024 - 1:09 pm
Incident Number:
24- 14270
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and fire coming from the rear of large commercial building

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to flames from exterior and then made entry into structure to continue to apply water

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • 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.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Structure Fire - 300 Childers Cres

July 27, 2024 - 1:02 pm
Incident Number:
24-14265
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighter observed flames coming from the rear of the house

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior of the house while another crew entered the building to confirm all occupants were outside of structure.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • 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.

Structure fire - 1100 block 9th. street East

July 25, 2024 - 12:44 pm
Incident Number:
24-14131
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants were inside.
  • A fire investigator was called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.