Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Update: Commercial fire - 33rd Street East
January 16, 2024 - 11:06 am
This is an update on the two-alarm commercial fire that occurred on 33rd Street East on January 12, 2024.
Saskatoon Fire Department Investigators have deemed the cause of this fire to be accidental.
The fire originated in a piece on machinery on the fourth floor of the structure, a malfunction of the machine created the point of ignition. The fire traveled through the mill process piping and spread to the sixth floor, which sustained considerable damage. The total damage from the fire is still be assessed however the fire investigator estimates that the damage will exceed 5 million dollars.
Commercial fire - 3300 block Fairlight Drive
January 15, 2024 - 4:24 pm
At 2:54 pm on January 15, 2024, Saskatoon Fire Central Dispatch received a 911 call for a vehicle on fire inside a building in the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive. On arrival crews found heavy black smoke venting from the doors and ventilation openings in the structure. An interior attack was initiated, the fire crews located the fire and began extinguishing by 3:04 pm. Crews deemed the fire to be under control at 3:17 pm. A Saskatoon Fire investigator and a Saskatoon Police Arson Investigator were called to the scene and their investigation is ongoing.
Update: Two-alarm commercial fire – 33rd Street East
January 12, 2024 - 3:30 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) has successfully brought the commercial fire at 33rd Street under control.
At 9:33 a.m., SFD received reports of a fire on the fourth floor of a flour mill on 33rd Street East. Two engines, one ladder truck, one rescue truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.
The fire crew entered the fourth floor of the building and extinguished a machine that was on fire. Within minutes, the fire had spread to the east side of the building. Crews began attacking the fire from the exterior.
A drone provided by the Saskatoon Police Service was used to assess the roof areas of the flour mill to determine if the flames had spread. The drone confirmed the fire was contained to the lower floors.
Due to adverse weather conditions, a second alarm was called at 10:16 a.m. and another two engines, one ladder truck and Command 9 were dispatched.
The fire reached the sixth floor and SFD used the ladder truck to flow water onto the fire for approximately 30 minutes.
The fire is currently under control. SFD continues to remain on site to ensure the fire is completely extinguished. The weather continues to be a challenge and crews are frequently rotating to maintain safety of the incident and personnel.
Commercial fire – 33rd Street East
January 12, 2024 - 11:47 am
At 9:33 a.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received reports of a fire on the fourth floor of a flour mill on 33rd Street East. SFD crews responded to the incident and discovered fire on the fourth, fifth and sixth floors. 13 fire apparatus are currently dispatched to the scene to support the incident.
SFD asks the public to remain clear of the area to allow fire crews to perform their work.
An update will be provided this afternoon.
House fire - 300 block of Anderson Crescent
January 10, 2024 - 4:02 pm
At 8:50 a.m. on January 10, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to reports of a house fire occurring in the 300 block of Anderson Crescent.
On arrival, fire crews found the occupant outside with pets. the occupant indicated there were cats still within the home but no other occupants. No smoke or fire showing on arrival.
Saskatoon fire crews entered the home and a offensive attack was launched. A fire was found in the basement and extinguished. The fire was brought under control at 09:13a.m. The pets were all accounted for, with no injuries. A SFD Fire Investigator was called to the scene to conduct a fire scene examination. The fire investigator has completed his examination and identifies the cause of the fire is accidental. The origin of the fire is due to the failure of electronic components of a small electronic toy served with double AA alkaline batteries.
Fire damage is estimated at 150,000 dollars.