Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department in currently at structure fire in a commercial building in the 2400 block of Dudley Street.  Fire Department Dispatch received a call from an alarm monitoring company at 5:50 pm indicating a fire signal.  Dispatched to the scene are four engines, a ladder, rescue battalion chief and fire investigator.

Fire crews remain on scene and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

The fire investigator has completed their examination of the fire scene and determined this fire was caused by a malfunctioning electrical extension cord and that resulted in an estimated $70,000.00 damage.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department received 911 calls at 2:53 pm Sunday January 3, 2021, reporting fire in a garage on Gathercole Crescent.  Callers reported flames coming from an attached garage in the 200 block.

Dispatched to attend are 3 engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.  The first arriving firefighters advanced hose lines to begin knocking down flames and battled fire extending into the roof.  A search of the home confirmed occupants were safely out of the house.  The are no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The fire investigator remains on scene working to determine the cause of the fire.  Further information will be provided once it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received 911 calls at 2:53 pm Sunday January 3, 2021, reporting fire in a garage on Gathercole Crescent.  Callers reported flames coming from an attached garage in the 200 block.

Dispatched to attend are 3 engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.  The first arriving firefighters advanced hose lines to begin knocking down flames and battled fire extending into the roof.  A search of the home confirmed occupants were safely out of the house.  The are no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The fire investigator remains on scene working to determine the cause of the fire.  Further information will be provided once it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:33 am this morning reporting a garage on fire in the 200 block of Lake Crescent.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, rescue battalion chief and fire investigator.

The first arriving firefighters observed smoke emitting from a detached garage.  Crews were assigned to bring water to the front of the garage and gain entry.  The interior to the garage contained a significant number of items that contributed to an increased fire load and inhibited crews from easily gaining access to the seat of the fire.

Once the overhead door was opened crews were able to gain access to the interior and extinguish the fire. 

The fire investigator has completed the on-scene examination and has concluded the fire started as a result of improperly disposed woodstove ash.  Damages are estimated at $75,000.00.

The Saskatoon Fire Department reminds all users of wood burning appliances, including fire pits, to be diligent when disposing of ash after a fire as there may be hot embers that can cause unintended fires.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:41 pm on Sunday December 27, 2020 reporting a house fire on the 700 block of Trent Crescent.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

The first arriving firefighters observed light smoke from the home and proceeded to advance hose lines into the building.  A search confirmed all occupants had evacuated, one who suffered burns to their hands.

The fire investigation has determined a cardboard box containing refuse was set alight to dispose of the contents.  Unfortunately, this occurred inside the house and the occupants were not able to remove the box to the outside before it got out of control.

Damage caused by this fire is estimated to be $150, 000.00.