Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Garage Fire - 600 Block of University Drive
January 6, 2024 - 11:04 am
At 5:30 a.m. on January 6, 2024, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a vegetation fire in the 600 block of University Drive. One fire engine was dispatched to the fire. Responding fire crew reported seeing flames as they crossed the bridge as they approached. The response was upgraded by dispatching additional fire crews in anticipation of this being a structure fire. Two additional fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. On arrival, the first arriving fire crew reported a detached single car garage fully involved with a power line on fire.
For scene safety purposes, electrical company was notified to disconnect the service at the pole. Fire crews extinguished the fire defensively. All incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties. The Battalion Chief requested our Fire Investigator to attend.
Fire crews contained the fire to the garage and electrical power pole. This fire was brought under control at 6:09 a.m. The fire scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator at 7:13 a.m. Cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. The SFD fire investigator is working with the Saskatoon Police Service at this time. Fire originated on the exterior of the garage. Damage is approximated at $35,000. The Fire Investigator has turned the scene back over to the property owner to secure the site.
No injuries were sustained to civilians or emergency personnel as a result of this fire. If anyone has information relating to this fire, please report to our partners at the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300.
Garage fire - 200 block of Whitney Avenue South
January 2, 2024 - 3:49 pm
At 12:46 p.m. on January 2, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to reports of a detached garage fire occurring in the 200 block of Whitney Avenue South.
On arrival, fire crews found a fire occurring on the exterior of the garage. No persons were found within the structure.
An offensive attack was launched and the fire was brought under control at 1:05 p.m. SFD’s Fire Investigator was called to the scene to conduct a fire scene examination.
The cause and origin of the fire is identified to be suspicious and has been turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Fire damage is estimated at $8,000.
Saskatoon Fire Department recognizes three civilians with an Award of Merit
December 18, 2023 - 2:08 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is pleased to recognize three civilians for their actions that resulted in safely evacuating one occupant and five cats from a burning home.
In the afternoon of November 13, 2023, Avery Chubb, Georgia Vanderlinde and Quinn Hogan were driving in the Silverwood Heights area when they saw a fire coming from a two-storey home on Zeman Crescent. Recognizing there were no occupants outside of the home, they took action to alert potential occupants and located the sole occupant of the home. Chubb, Vanderlinde and Hogan proceeded to escort the occupant from the home and away from the fire.
At 3:44 p.m. on November 13, 2023, SFD received a report of a structure fire in the 100 block of Zeman Crescent. Fire crews arrived to a house fully involved in fire. Within four minutes of arriving on scene, the fire extended to the neighbouring house and eventually caused the chimney to collapse in the primary home. The fire was brought under control at 4:42 p.m. and all five cats were retrieved from the home. The cause of the fire was undetermined and damage was estimated at $750,000 between the two homes.
“This incident is a shining example of when ordinary civilians become extraordinary neighbours,” says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. “The quick actions of these three individuals undoubtedly saved their neighbour’s life. We commend these selfless individuals for their exemplary actions and commitment to safety.”
Chubb, Vanderlinde and Hogan were presented with an Award of Merit on December 18, 2023 in a small ceremony at Fire Station No.1.
Small Fire at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
December 12, 2023 - 9:03 am
At 7:46 a.m. on December 12, 2023 the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a fire along the riverbank below Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan in the 900 block of Spadina Crescent East. One fire engine was dispatched. Fire crews located a fire under a deck over the riverbank. The Fire Investigator and a Fire Bylaw Inspector were requested to attend. Damage is estimated at $10,000. Fire originated under the decking from an open air fire that was left unattended.
The Fire Bylaw Inspector attended to support any individuals who may have been inadequately housed. No persons were identified at the fire scene requiring assistance.
No injuries resulted from this fire.
Structure fire - 100 Block of Avenue Y South
December 11, 2023 - 11:25 am
On December 11, 2023, at 10:25 a.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department emergency dispatch center received a report of a fire at the rear of a structure in the 100 block of Avenue Y South. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. First arriving fire crews reported smoke showing smoke showing from an open window at the rear of a multi-residential property. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. Utilities were shut down for safety on the fire scene. Fire Investigator was requested to attend.
Fire crews reported no occupants inside the structure during their search. Fire was brought under control at 10:50 a.m. At this time, fire crews are ensuring full extinguishment of the fire before handing the fire scene over to the Fire Investigator.
An update will be provided as soon as practical.