Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

• 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.

Crews advanced hand lines and extinguished the fire.

Fire was approximately 15x20 m.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from both the exterior and interior of the building. 

Another crew entered the building to ensure no occupants remained inside

Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.

First arriving crews determined the structure was not safe to enter.

Firefighters stretched multiple hose lines for a defensive attack.

Crews are on scene waiting for equipment to arrive and demolish the structure.

Crews entered the building with charged hoselines.  Upon entry, a smoldering lithium battery was found. The area burnt around the battery was extinguished and the battery was removed from the building to the street.  Crews set up fans to ventilate the building. Hazmat was dispatched to the scene to ensure no further hazards existed. 

Tow trucks were dispatched to tow the immobilized vehicles. 

The public is advised to avoid areas prone to flooding during and after heavy rain. Drivers should never attempt to drive through standing water, as the depth is often greater than it appears and can cause vehicles to stall, or be swept away.

A hose line was deployed as a precautionary measure. The driver had already self-extricated and was sitting on the curb when firefighters arrived. After assessing the patient, the driver was then walked to a Medavie ambulance for a more thorough medical evaluation.

Two Engines, two water tankers, two brush trucks and the Battalion Chief responded to a large grass/brush fire.

Crews deployed handlines and hose reels to bring fire under control.

Pike Lake and Delisle were called as mutual aid to assist the extinguishment.

• Two engines, two brush trucks and two water tankers responded to multiple grass/brush fires over a 5 km area
• Crews used handlines and brush trucks to extinguish
• Clavet Fire assisted Saskatoon Fire with incident outside of city limits

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.

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.

Crews used a portable water extinguisher to safely put out the fire

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.

Water rescue personnel advanced a rope to the paddleboarder to assist moving the patient to shore.

Water rescue personnel transferred the patient to the rescue boat.

The patient was taken to the Fire Department boat launch, then transported to hospital.

Crews deployed hose lines and performed an interior attack.

Crews determined there were no occupants in the garage.

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water on the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
• Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the suite.

Incident Command called for additional apparatus to respond to incident and started an aggressive attack to stop fire travel towards structures behind the sound barrier. Firefighters used multiple hose lines to rapidly apply water to the fire burning along the train tracks and brush trucks drove along the ditch to extinguish telecommunication poles and trees. A total of 8 fire apparatus were deployed to aid in extinguishment.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish fire.

Crew entered apartment to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

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.

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.

• 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

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.

Crews advanced hose line to apply water to the exterior fire while crew entered building to search for fire extension

Crews ventilated building to clear smoke

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire from the exterior of both houses.

Crews set up an aerial ladder to extinguish the in the roof of the two structures

All occupants were safely out of the houses

• Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the fire
• Two occupants were located and evacuated by firefighters. Fire crews searched the building to confirm no other occupants or pets remained inside.
• Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.

SFD deployed Command-9 which is a mobile command post with staff from our EMO team to assist SPS with Incident Command. SFD also deployed the Water Rescue Team to search down river using their Stryker Craft for the missing person.

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water while another crew protected their egress for safety. Fire was extinguished and area searched to confirm that their were no occupants inside.

Searched bridge arches from inside 

No one was found

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure, while another crew began a search to confirm that no occupants remained inside. Fire crews also used positive pressure ventilation to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from building.

• Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish fire
• Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines apply water and extinguish fire

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
• Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to protect exposures and homes near the garage
• strong winds made fighting the fire difficult putting adjacent homes and outside storage sheds at risk.

Crews extended a hose line to apply water to the difficult-to-reach fire. Extreme cold and the location of the fire made it difficult for fire crews to extinguish.

Crews advanced a hose line to extinguish the fire contained to the garage

• Crews advanced a hose lines to apply water to the exterior and then entered home to extinguish fire
• Crews entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior fire while other crews entered structure to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

Positive pressure fans were set up to remove any lingering smoke and toxins

HAZMAT crew wearing appropriate PPE entered structure to identify product found with suspicious package. Product was tested and was found not to be a hazard. HAZMAT crews isolated product and suspicious package and removed from the building. Package was removed from product and placed in an evidence collection bag. Package was turned over to the SPS. Building was restored to normal function.

Fire crews advanced hose lines to extinguish fire

Fire crews searched garage to confirm no one was inside

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water from the exterior of the home, once cooled down, crews advanced hose lines to the interior to extinguish the fire, while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
• The homeowner confirmed no occupants were inside the building
• the fire was brought quickly under control
• one of the occupants was treated for smoke inhalation

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water from the exterior of the building to bring fire under control
• another crew entered to confirm no occupants were inside
• Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.

Crews advanced hose lines to initiate an interior attack.

Crews set up fans to remove smoke from the building.

Crew advanced hose line to extinguish fire from the interior

Crews searched and confirmed no occupants in house 

Crews reported first accident involved two vehicles, second involved 4 vehicles.

Crews blocked traffic in two lanes for safety.

One patient with minor injuries.

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure with a quick knock down of the fire, while another crew searched the the interior of the structure to ensure no occupants were inside.