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Saskatoon News Releases

Lithium battery fire - 1100 block 17th St W

August 8, 2025 - 11:58 pm
Incident Number:
25-17981
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed light smoke coming from the building. The building was fully evacuated prior to Firefighters arrival.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews entered the building with charged hoselines.  Upon entry, a smoldering lithium battery was found. The area burnt around the battery was extinguished and the battery was removed from the building to the street.  Crews set up fans to ventilate the building. Hazmat was dispatched to the scene to ensure no further hazards existed. 

More Information:
  • 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.

Vehicles stranded Circle Dr and Idylwyld Dr. underpass

August 8, 2025 - 10:29 am
Incident Number:
25-17910
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

One vehicle was found stranded in the water following a heavy rain at the Circle Drive and Idylwyld Drive underpass. Two additional vehicles drove into the water and became immobilized before Saskatoon police could block off south bound traffic

Action(s) Taken:

Tow trucks were dispatched to tow the immobilized vehicles. 

The public is advised to avoid areas prone to flooding during and after heavy rain. Drivers should never attempt to drive through standing water, as the depth is often greater than it appears and can cause vehicles to stall, or be swept away.

MVC - Single vehicle roll over - 22nd St and Neault Rd

August 7, 2025 - 8:33 pm
Incident Number:
25-17824
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

A concrete mixer truck was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident today at the intersection of 22nd Street and Neault Road.

Fire crews responded to the scene and initially observed a fluid leak from the truck. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the leaking substance was water, posing no environmental hazard.

The scene has been secured and traffic is being rerouted. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Action(s) Taken:

A hose line was deployed as a precautionary measure. The driver had already self-extricated and was sitting on the curb when firefighters arrived. After assessing the patient, the driver was then walked to a Medavie ambulance for a more thorough medical evaluation.

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

Grass Fire - Valley Road

August 5, 2025 - 2:06 am
Incident Number:
25-17575
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Fire crews observed a large wildland fire on a property off Valley Road

Action(s) Taken:

Two Engines, two water tankers, two brush trucks and the Battalion Chief responded to a large grass/brush fire.

Crews deployed handlines and hose reels to bring fire under control.

Pike Lake and Delisle were called as mutual aid to assist the extinguishment.

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • Fire crews remain on scene.

Grass Fire - Wess Rd to HWY 16 EB

August 2, 2025 - 3:41 am
Incident Number:
25-17349
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Fire crews observed multiple fires along rail line from Wess Rd to outside city limits on HWY 16 EB

Action(s) Taken:
  • Two engines, two brush trucks and two water tankers responded to multiple grass/brush fires over a 5 km area
  • Crews used handlines and brush trucks to extinguish
  • Clavet Fire assisted Saskatoon Fire with incident outside of city limits
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.