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Update: River rescue near Spadina Crescent & Ravine Drive suspended

August 4, 2026 - 5:53 pm
Incident Number:
FR-12259-1
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

On July 31, 2026, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a person and a dog in the South Saskatchewan River.

Action(s) Taken:

Over the weekend, fire crews conducted riverbank and water searches using dive operations and sonar scans in an effort to locate the person and dog.

The individual and dog were not located. The search has been suspended pending any new information.

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Structure fire - 700 block Gordon Road

August 4, 2026 - 2:40 am
Incident Number:
S2619949
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from the home.

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish a fire inside the house

Crews performed a search and confirmed no occupants remained inside 

Two pets were located and evacuated by firefighters

Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the house

Adjacent houses atmospheres were tested for toxins before residents were allowed 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.

Garage fire - 800 block Spadina Crescent

August 4, 2026 - 1:26 am
Incident Number:
S2619910
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.

 

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the exterior of the garage 

Crews entered the structure to 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.

Motor vehicle collision - 100 block Lynd Cres

July 31, 2026 - 8:42 pm
Incident Number:
S2619571
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters found a pickup truck involved in a collision with a house 

 

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews assisted occupant of truck out of vehicle 

Occupant was assessed by fire medics and turned over to ambulance for transport

House was assessed for structural integrity

 

More Information:
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Vehicle in water - East on Highway 16

July 31, 2026 - 12:54 pm
Incident Number:
S2619507
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Fire crews observed a vehicle in a slough

Action(s) Taken:
  • On arrival police informed fire crews the driver had self-extricated from vehicle

  • Fire crews in water rescue personal protective equipment entered the water to confirm no other occupants were in the water or vehicle

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to RCMP for further investigation.