Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Balcony Fire - 1100 block of Baltzan Blvd
June 2, 2025 - 2:35 am
- 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 smoke and water exiting 2nd floor balcony.
After investigating 2nd floor balcony, firefighters found an extinguished fire and an activated sprinkler protection system flowing water. Firefighters confirmed fire was extinguished and proceeded to stop the water flow on the balcony. Fire crews confirmed that there was no extension into the suite and all smoke and toxins were removed. Evacuated occupants were allowed to return to their suites.
Garage Fire - 700 block of 12th ST E
May 31, 2025 - 6:55 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.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters arrived on scene and found a detached garage fully involved with fire. Heavy flame was threatening the house and adjacent exposures.
Crews aggressively launched a defensive attack applying water to the garage while protecting exposures. Fire crews contained flames to the structure of origin and quickly gained an under control. Crews searched the structure to confirm no occupants remained inside.
Structure Fire 200 block Ave K South
May 28, 2025 - 6:01 am
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
- Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish both the exterior fire and the fire that extended to the attic area of the house
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- 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 smoke and flames coming from the rear of the house and backyard
Structure Fire - 2600 Block of Eastview
May 21, 2025 - 1:17 am
- 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.
On arrival Firefighters observed smoke exiting upstairs bedroom. It was reported that all occupants safely evacuated the building and accounted were accounted for.
Incident Command began tasking tactical assignments, firefighters entered structure and advanced hose lines to initiate an interior attack while others crews started a primary search to confirm no occupants remained inside. The fire was brought under control shortly after suppression operations started. The fire was extinguished and no extension was found, structure was ventilated of toxic gases and air quality tested. Crews began decontamination processes to minimize risk reduction.
Structure Fire - 400 Block of Nesbitt Way
May 19, 2025 - 9:37 am
At 7:30 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a house on fire in the 400 Block of Nesbitt Way. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. The first arriving fire crew reported the front of a house fully involved in fire. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. At 7:38 a.m., the officer in charge of the fire scene called for more apparatus as a neighboring house and vehicles on the driveway were also on fire. An additional fire engine, one ladder truck and the Fire Investigator on duty were dispatched. Utilities at the scene were shut down for scene safety.
The fire was brought under control at 8:19 a.m. Fire crews have begun to be released from the fire scene to return to their stations and put equipment and apparatus back into commission. Some fire crews remain on scene to monitor conditions and perform other duties.
Four occupants who were home at the time of the fire, evacuated safely.
Once the fire scene is turned over to the Fire Investigator, a cause and origin scene examination will begin.
Further details will be provided when practical.
Please avoid the area to allow fire crews to work safely.