Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior of structure, while other crews entered structure to confirm no occupants remained inside.

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water from the exterior of the garage. It was confirmed there were no occupants inside the garage at the time of the fire. 

Crews determined there was no danger from the power lines and advanced to find the driver unconscious.

Fire paramedics removed the patient from the vehicle.

A second fire crew assisted STARS with landing on the highway.

Fire paramedics transferred the patient to STARS.

The scene was turned over to RCMP.

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the exterior of structure, garage structure adjacent to original structure also has flame impingement. Crews confirmed that there were no occupants in either structure.

Crews began a transitional attack from the exterior while crews entered structure to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

Fire crews advanced hose lines to the front of the building making an initial attack from the front door. Back up crews assisted while hose lines were advanced into the building to extinguish the fire. Crews set up fans to remove smoke from the building and adjoining business. The business was un occupied at the time of the fire.

Crews advanced hose lines to knock down flames.

Firefighters entered the structure and located one occupant in the basement.

The occupant was removed from the structure and turned over to ambulance.

• Crews investigated and found one room to have a light haze and felt slightly warmer.
• Upon opening the ceiling space crews found a fire that had been burning in the joist space.
• Crews extinguished the fire by opening the ceiling and the floor from the suite above to access the fire.
• Fire Investigator has deemed the fire accidental caused by an electrical malfunction and it originated in the concealed joist space between the ceiling and floor above.
• 4 suites sustained damage as a result of the fire
• The damage is estimated to be $150,000
• 38 individuals were displaced, and the properties agent has confirmed that they were able to find suitable accommodations for all 38 individuals.

Crews advanced hose lines for an exterior attack.

An aerial ladder was set up to extinguish the fire from above.

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to flames from exterior and then made entry into structure to continue to apply water

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior of the house while another crew entered the building to confirm all occupants were outside of structure.

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants were inside.
• A fire investigator was called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.

Crews were assigned tactical duties.

Actively extinguishing the fire at this time.

Utilities have been shut down.

All occupants were reported to be evacuated upon arrival of fire crews.

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the seat of the fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants were remaining inside. The fire was brought quickly under control and it was confirmed occupants were out of the home. 

Fire crews stabilized the vehicle.

Fire crews removed a road sign that was caught in the windshield.

Fire crews extricated the driver.

The driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Residents of the house were not injured. 

Crews advanced multiple hose lines into building to extinguish 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 building

Fire crews ensured all vehicles were off and no keys in ignition

Fire crews help place patient in ambulance

Fire crews setup landing zone for STARS helicopter 

Crews advanced  multiple hose lines to apply water from the exterior 

Crews used chainsaw to cut plywood off doors and windows

Crews donned breathing apparatus and searched the under ground parking garage.

Crews located 3 more patients in the garage.

All patients were moved to awaiting ambulances for transport to hospital.

Fire crews searched the remainder of the building and no other occupants were located.

Fire crews set up fans to ventilate the garage.

Fire crews attended to the driver to assess his injuries.

City police were on scene to control traffic.

Crews controlled the leak from the damaged trailer unit.

Command assigned tactical duties to on scene personnel.

Crews advanced hose lines and entered the apartment.

Crews extinguished the fire.

Fans were set up to clear smoke from the building.

Fire crews determined location of spill and secured the area

Hazmat team on scene

Crews advanced hose lines for an exterior attack.

Crews determined there were no occupants in the garage.

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water in an exterior attack.

After the fire was under control, firefighters entered the garage to search, no occupants were located.

Firefighters established a safe working zone.

Rescue technicians stabilized the vehicle.

The driver was extricated from the vehicle.

No injuries were sustained in the accident.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water to the structure from the outside.

All occupants were reported to be out of the home. Fire crews entered the home to confirm no other occupants remained inside. 

Firefighters determined all occupants were out of the vehicle.

Firefighters deployed a hose line and extinguished the fire.

No injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the interior of the structure, while another crew entered to search and confirm no occupants were inside. Crews set up fans remove lingering smoke and toxins from the structure.

Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to truck and interior of the garage, while another crew entered the building to search for fire extension and ensure all occupants were out of their suits.

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water on exterior of structure 

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to fire while another crew entered structure to confirm no occupants remained inside of structure

Fire personnel removed person from the river onto the bank

Crew turned patient care to the ambulance 

Crew assisted ambulance moving patient off the river bank to stretcher

Crews ensured vehicle was shut off and driver was ok

Crews dammed diesel fluid leak

Both lanes closed on overpass

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to exterior of garage

Crews then advance hose lines into garage to extinguish fire

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from outside structure

Crews then advanced hose lines into home to extinguish fire

Crews set up fans to remove smoke and toxins from building

Crews completed search and confirm no occupants remained inside

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from the exterior 

Crews aided driver out of vehicle to ambulance

Crews directed tow truck in the removal of vehicle from the building

Crews reinforced building for safety

Crews turned over the scene to the Fire Investigator 

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure, quickly extinguishing the fire. 

Crews advanced multiple  hose lines to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building with an additional hose line to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish structures involved.

Fire Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish both the shed and grassland areas

Saskatoon fire deployed wildland equipment to extinguish the fire.

Mutual aid was provided by surrounding communities.

The cause of the fire was determined to be careless disposal of smoking material.

Firefighters extricated one occupant.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines and extinguished flames. 

Crews used portable fire extinguisher to extinguish flames and moved the dryer to backyard.

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to fire in kitchen area.

Crews activated the building's fire alarm system to evacuate occupants. Building maintenance staff identified a disconnected union to be the cause of the flooding. A Fire Inspector was dispatched to the scene to ensure all life safety systems are restored prior to residents re-occupying the building. 

Fire crews, in different locations, advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish grassland fire.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines and used grassland fire trucks simultaneously. 

Crews assisted ambulance personnel with patient care, loading the patient into the ambulance.

Two SFD PCP accompanied the patient to the hospital.