Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Outside fire - Small debris fire on west side of Sid Buckwould bridge
July 22, 2025 - 4:21 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a small pile of debris under the Sid Buckwold Bridge
Crews used a portable water extinguisher to safely put out the fire
Structure Fire - 800 block of Confederation Dr
July 18, 2025 - 7:34 am
- 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.
Firefighters observed black smoke coming from 2nd storey balcony of the apartment building.
Crews advanced hose lines to the 2nd floor of the apartment building to start an interior attack of the fire and apply water. Other crews were tasked to evacuate the building to confirm no occupants remained inside. After the fire was brought under control, crews ventilated structure to remove smoke and test air quality before any occupants were allowed enter back into building.
Water Rescue - 3rd. Ave. S.
July 10, 2025 - 11:52 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
First arriving crews observed a paddleboarder bringing a person in distress towards shore.
Water rescue personnel advanced a rope to the paddleboarder to assist moving the patient to shore.
Water rescue personnel transferred the patient to the rescue boat.
The patient was taken to the Fire Department boat launch, then transported to hospital.
Update: Fatality at Structure Fire - 600 Block of Avenue N South
July 3, 2025 - 8:10 am
The Fire Investigator has concluded the scene examination where a fatality occurred in the 600 block of Avenue N South. Fire originated at the bottom of the stairs in the basement. Cause of the fire is undetermined. Damaged is approximated at $125, 000. The structure has been closed by the Saskatoon Fire Department due to the amount of fire and water damage.
It is unknown why the occupant was unable to evacuate at the time of the fire.
Fatality at Structure Fire - 600 Block of Avenue N South
June 28, 2025 - 1:13 pm
At 9:13 a.m. on June 28, 2025, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received a report of a possible fire in the 600 block of Avenue N South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Fire crews arrive at 9:16 a.m. and reported smoke from the roof and visible inside a structure. At 9:28 a.m., fire crews located a person inside the structure and removed the patient. The fire was brought under control at 9:43 a.m.
A fire investigator was requested and attended the scene.
The lone occupant removed by firefighters has passed away.
Our Fire Investigator will work conduct a fire investigation when practical and will work with the Saskatoon Police Service. No other details are available at this time. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.