Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Water Rescue – Broadway Bridge
July 31, 2025 - 4:28 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Saskatoon Fire Department Water Rescue Team observed a patient in the water holding on to a pier under the Broadway Bridge.
One water rescue firefighter engaged the distressed patient in the water, securing the patient with a flotation device.
3 more water rescue firefighters arrived in rescue boat 1, who lifted patient into the boat. Firefighter Paramedics assessed a patient who required medical attention. Firefighters transported the patient to shore and transferred the patient to ambulance personnel.
Kitchen fire - 300 block of Kalra Street
July 29, 2025 - 2:18 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed occupants evacuated from residence
Firefighters encountered light smoke at front door upon entry
Fire crews entered residence to find small fire on kitchen cook top. Crews extinguished fire and confirmed there was no fire spread in kitchen. Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building. One occupant received treatment by fire crews for minor injuries.
Garage Fire - 1400 block of East Heights
July 26, 2025 - 12:33 pm
- 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 a large amount of flame coming from a detached garage
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure and extinguish fire. Once crews extinguished fire, an immediate search was completed to confirm no occupants remained inside. Crews set up positive pressure fans to remove smoke and toxins from structure and locate any hot spots that may remain.
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.