Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Correction Photo - 3100 Block of 37th St W
December 3, 2023 - 11:11 am
Please disregard the first photo named 31st St W - it is not from the Fire at this incident and was uploaded incorrectly.
Structure Fire - 3100 Block of 37th Street West
December 3, 2023 - 9:33 am
At 1:14 a.m. on December 3, 2023, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received a report of a structure fire in the 3100 block of 37th Street West with someone unable to evacuate from the backyard. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. First arriving fire crew at 1:19 a.m. reported fully involved structure. Unable to enter rear of property due to extent of fire upon arrival. Incoming fire apparatus were assigned their tactical duties. Neighboring houses were confirmed to be evacuated. Occupant in the backyard was able to be brought to the front of the property. Police on scene reported the structure on fire had no occupants inside. Utilities were shut down for safety on the fire ground. Fire Investigator was requested.
Fire crews brought the fire under control at 1:58 a.m. Fire crews completed full extinguishment and packing up of tools at 3:14 a.m. Fire scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters resulted from this fire.
Fire Investigation was not able to be performed due to structural instability of the area of origin. Fire originated in the interior of the attached garage of the single family dwelling unit. Damage from this fire is estimated at $450,000.
Our partners at Saskatoon Police Service are continuing their portion of the fire investigation. Cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
The property is being secured by fencing at this time.
Fire and Protective Services Bylaw updated to align with provincial legislation
November 23, 2023 - 8:25 am
- Installed within five metres (16 feet) of a sleeping room and within rooms where there is a fuel-fired appliance such as a natural gas stove, fireplace, furnace or water heater.
- Connected to a continuous source of power either from batteries or electricity.
- Inspected at least every three months for alkaline battery-operated alarms and at least 12 months for lithium and hard-wired alarms.
- Not tampered with, disconnected or removed.
At the City Council Regular Business Meeting on November 22, 2023, City Council approved the proposed update to Bylaw No. 7990, The Fire and Protective Services Bylaw, 2001. The amendments enhance the minimum standards for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be in alignment with provincial legislation and the National Fire Code.
CO is an odourless, colourless, tasteless, deadly gas created by burning fuels such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane and oil. Elevated levels of carbon monoxide can cause illness or death before people even know it is there.
“This update to Bylaw No. 7990 is a preventative measure that will help save lives,” says Assistant Chief Yvonne Raymer. “While a bylaw will help our Fire Inspectors address compliance, our enforcement approach will always prioritize education and collaboration as our primary courses of action.”
To comply with the amended Bylaw, residents should make sure their smoke and CO alarms are:
For additional information about CO safety, visit saskatoon.ca/carbonmonoxide.
Update - 100 Block of Zeman Crescent
November 14, 2023 - 8:49 am
This is an update and follow up to the fire that occurred in the 100 Block of Zeman Crescent.
Cause of the fire is undetermined.
The five cats were alive at the time of their evacuation by the Saskatoon Fire Department with the Fire Investigator retrieving the last cat during the scene examination. Both properties have been boarded and secured. The gates to the yard with the pool are locked. All occupants of both properties were outside upon SFD's arrival.
The Fire Investigator is issuing repair orders on both structures and will work with the owners and/or their respective insurance companies in the following months.
Structure Fire - 100 Block of Zeman Crescent
November 14, 2023 - 8:06 am
At 3:44 p.m. on November 13, 2023, the Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received a report of a structure fire in the 100 block of Zeman Crescent. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, a ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Fire arriving fire crews reported a two storey house fully involved. An immediate exterior extinguishment was initiated. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. Utilities were requested to be shut down for scene safety. A Fire Investigator was requested.
At 3: 52 p.m., the neighboring house caught fire. Fire crews maintained their exterior extinguishment to minimize the amount of fire damage to the neighboring structure. At 4:12 p.m., fire crews switched from an interior attack to an exterior attack only due to the extent of fire at both properties. Some hazards fire crews were monitoring and aware of were an inground pool and a chimney at risk of collapse. At 4:36 p.m., the chimney collapsed, no one was injured. The fire was brought under control at 4:42 p.m.
No occupants were inside at the time of SFD's arrival. No civilians or firefighters were injured during this fire. Five cats were retrieved from a home after the fire was brought under control.
Fire Investigator states the fire started between the two structures on the exterior. Damage is estimated at $500,000 to the house of origin and $250,000 to the neighboring house that was exposed to the fire. No cause of the fire has been determined at this point.