Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 3:10 a.m. on July 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a lot of smoke coming from the back of a property in the 300 block of Avenue U South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Arriving on scene in about three minutes, firefighters located a residential structure with smoke and flames visible from the exterior. Fire crews softened the fire from the exterior before making entry, fully extinguishing the fire by about 3:37 a.m. prior to initiating ventilation. Searches of the structure confirmed there to be no occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire. 

A fire investigator has confirmed this fire to be incendiary with damage estimated at around $100,000. The Fire Prevention and Investigation section of the Saskatoon Fire Department will be following up on this property; an update on its status will be issued when information becomes available.

At approximately 11:29 p.m. on July 18, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a significant amount of smoke exiting a residential structure in the 400 block of 3rd Avenue North. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Firefighters arrived on scene in less than three minutes to find visible flames inside the structure. Initiating an immediate attack on the fire, the flames were brought under control within about one hour from the time of the first fire engine arriving on scene. Fire crews shut down the utilities to the structure as fire dispatchers notified the appropriate utility technicians for response. Searches of the structure confirmed there to be no occupants or pets inside at the time of the fire. Firefighters ventilated the structure of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide before clearing the scene at about 1:00 a.m. on July 19, 2020 and returning to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon. 

A fire investigator has evaluated the cause and origin, determining this fire to be incendiary with an approximate damage estimate of $250,000. The fire investigator has credited fire crews for their prompt response and action in preventing this fire from extending further.

At approximately 11:51 p.m. on July 16, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a boarded-up property in the 1600 block of Avenue C North to be fully involved in flames. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response; one public affairs official was also immediately notified.

Firefighters arrived on scene in about two minutes to find visible smoke and flames exiting from a perviously delinquent property. Fire crews connected to a nearby hydrant and initiated an immediate fire attack at the back of the property. In less than 20 minutes, firefighters brought the flames under control and had begun overhaul efforts to search for possible extension of the fire; finding none, the property was confirmed vacant and turned over to a fire investigator. 

This fire is presenting as suspicious and a fire investigator is working to confirm a cause. As this property remains under an active demolition order with previous fire damage, a damage estimate resulting from this fire will not be available.

A fire investigator has concluded that the fire that occurred in the 300 block of Avenue Q South on July 13, 2020 was incendiary. Damage has been estimated at approximately $10,000. 

Members of the public are reminded that non-emergent suspicious activity can be reported by calling 306-975-8300. In an emergency, call 911 immediately. 

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At approximately 3:36 p.m. on July 13, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 300 block of Avenue Q South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Firefighters arrived on scene in about three minutes to find a detached garage fully involved in fire. An immediate attack was initiated using a fire engine's on-board water supply as additional fire crews prepared hose lines and began connecting to a nearby hydrant. The commanding fire officer declared the fire to be under control at around 3:53 p.m.; firefighters conducted overhaul efforts to search for possible extension and extinguish remaining hot spots. There were no occupants inside of the garage at the time of the fire and no injures occurred as a result of this incident. 

A fire investigator is beginning work on scene to identify a cause and origin determination. 

At approximately 3:36 p.m. on July 13, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 300 block of Avenue Q South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Firefighters arrived on scene in about three minutes to find a detached garage fully involved in fire. An immediate attack was initiated using a fire engine's on-board water supply as additional fire crews prepared hose lines and began connecting to a nearby hydrant. The commanding fire officer declared the fire to be under control at around 3:53 p.m.; firefighters conducted overhaul efforts to search for possible extension and extinguish remaining hot spots. There were no occupants inside of the garage at the time of the fire and no injures occurred as a result of this incident. 

A fire investigator is beginning work on scene to identify a cause and origin determination.