Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 2:55 p.m. on June 14, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting what was believed to be a pile of garbage on fire at GFL Environmental, located on the 100 block of Cory Road in the rural municipality of Corman Park. One fire engine, one water tanker, one brush truck, and one battalion chief were committed to this incident. 

Upon arrival, fire crews were met by staff members on site and confirmed a fire to be burning in a hydrocarbon disposal area. Firefighters connected to an on-site hydrant in addition to using on-board water supplies to begin suppression of the fire. The commanding fire officer confirmed a loss stopped at approximately 3:56 p.m. It was not immediately known what might've caused the material used to absorb hydrocarbons to ignite; as this area is outside of the Saskatoon Fire Department's investigative jurisdiction, a cause and origin determination will not be provided. There was no elevated concern relative to hazardous materials as a result of this incident and no injuries to fire or civilian personnel were reported.

Fire crews have concluded their duties and released the scene to employees of the company. 

At approximately 1:52 p.m. on June 14, 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. 

The first fire engine arrived on scene in less than four minutes to find a boarded-up residential structure with flames visible from the exterior. All utilities to the structure had previously been terminated. Firefighters immediately initiated a defensive fire attack on the structure of origin while successfully protecting a neighbouring property from extension of the fire. Information received from a bystander on scene indicated the strong possibility of an occupant inside. With this new information, firefighters made entry to begin a search for the occupant; searches of the interior produced negative results and vacancy of the structure was confirmed. The fire was quickly contained and brought under control shortly thereafter. Ventilation was conducted to clear the area of remaining smoke and toxins. There were no inuries to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident.

Firefighters concluded on scene and have since returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon. A fire investigator remains on scene working to identify a cause and assess the damage.

A fire investigator has concluded at the scene of a structure fire that occurred earlier this evening, June 10, 2020, in the 900 block of 2nd Street East. This fire has been identified as accidental with damage estimated at approximately $10,000. An exact cause will not be available. 

The Fire Prevention and Investigation section of the Saskatoon Fire Department is reminding members of the public to test their smoke alarms monthly, change the batteries annually or when the alarm begins to chirp, and replace the entire alarm every 10 years if not sooner. 

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At approximately 6:53 p.m. on June 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 900 block of 2nd Street East. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

The first fire engine arrived on scene in about four minutes to find a residential bungalow with no signs of smoke or fire visible from the exterior. Two occupants were confirmed to have self-evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Firefighters made immediate entry to the structure, locating and extinguishing the fire in less than 10 minutes from the time of fire dispatchers first being notified of the incident. Searches of the structure were conducted, confirming there to be no further extension of the fire and no remaining occupants; one large dog was safely located in the backyard. Fire crews ventilated the structure to clear it of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. 

There were no injuries to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident. Firefighters have concluded on scene and returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon. A fire investigator is working to confirm a cause and assess the damage.

At approximately 6:53 p.m. on June 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 900 block of 2nd Street East. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

The first fire engine arrived on scene in about four minutes to find a residential bungalow with no signs of smoke or fire visible from the exterior. Two occupants were confirmed to have self-evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Firefighters made immediate entry to the structure, locating and extinguishing the fire in less than 10 minutes from the time of fire dispatchers first being notified of the incident. Searches of the structure were conducted, confirming there to be no further extension of the fire and no remaining occupants; one large dog was safely located in the backyard. Fire crews ventilated the structure to clear it of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide. 

There were no injuries to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident. Firefighters have concluded on scene and returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon. A fire investigator is working to confirm a cause and assess the damage. 

At approximately 6:14 p.m. on June 9, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a detached garage on fire in the 2400 block of Cairns Avenue. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

While en-route, the first responding fire engine encountered an adult male in the road attempting to impede response to the fire; the operator engaged the air horn and successfully navigated the fire engine around the individual. Arriving on scene in less than three minutes, the commanding fire officer noted visible smoke and flame exiting the garage; a bystander equipped with a garden hose was attempting to extinguish the fire. Firefighters initiated an immediate attack using a mixture of water and foam, bringing the flames under control in less than 20 minutes from the time of notification. Fire crews used a thermal imaging camera to check for possible extension and began overhaul efforts on the structure. While on scene, a nearby home owner informed firefighters that his household recycling bin had also been set on fire and that he'd put it out using a fire extinguisher.

A fire investigator has identified the fire to be incendiary with damage estimated at approximately $10,000. The Saskatoon Police Service attended the scene to take witness statements and continue an investigation; a successful arrest was made in relation to this incident the same evening.

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