Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon News Releases

Structure fire 1400 block Ave B North

July 30, 2026 - 2:47 am
Incident Number:
S2619272
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the back yard shed and large tree

Fire extended to two houses 

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water to the exterior of two houses while another crew entered the house to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

Hose lines were used to extinguish a large tree and two sheds in the back yards 

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

House Fire - 200 Blk Ave L S.

July 21, 2026 - 5:52 pm
Incident Number:
S2618084
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • First arriving Fire crews observed smoke coming from home on arrival. 
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced handlines to apply water from exterior prior to making entry.
  • Fire crews performed search of single-family home and confirmed no occupants inside structure.
  • Fire crews set up large fans to remove smoke and toxins from structure.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

Boarded up house fire – 100 block of Ave U North

July 19, 2026 - 12:35 pm
Incident Number:
2617761
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the home and garage

Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior fire of the boarded up house
  • Crews performed a defensive fire attack 
  • Another crew removed boards from the house to gain access to check for fire extension to the interior
  • Crews gained access to the attic with a chain saw, to fully extinguish the fire and remove smoke
  • Crews made entry to check for occupants inside as there was evidence of access to the back of the house 
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.

Commercial structure fire – 100 Block of Betts Avenue

July 13, 2026 - 12:33 pm
Incident Number:
S2616884
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames on the outside of commercial structure, right next to exterior wall of structure 
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water the fire
  • Crews noticed a gas line was affected by the fire and was leaking
  • Crew entered structure to check for Natural gas in building- none found
  • Crew waited on scene with SaskEnergy until they stopped the natural gas flow
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 – 2100 block of 20th Street West

July 13, 2026 - 12:21 pm
Incident Number:
S2616869
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews gained entry into the garage
  • Crews advanced a multiple hose line to apply water into the interior of garage 
  • Crews entered the building to search and confirm no one was inside
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.