Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

• Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior fire of the boarded up house
• Crews performed a defensive fire attack 
• Another crew removed boards from the house to gain access to check for fire extension to the interior
• Crews gained access to the attic with a chain saw, to fully extinguish the fire and remove smoke
• Crews made entry to check for occupants inside as there was evidence of access to the back of the house 

• Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water the fire
• Crews noticed a gas line was affected by the fire and was leaking
• Crew entered structure to check for Natural gas in building- none found
• Crew waited on scene with SaskEnergy until they stopped the natural gas flow

• Crews gained entry into the garage
• Crews advanced a multiple hose line to apply water into the interior of garage 
• Crews entered the building to search and confirm no one was inside

• Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Centre dispatched and monitored 34 incidents in 90 minutes for Saskatoon Fire units to respond.
• SFD Communications Centre also dispatched and monitored multiple rural fire department responses for cities of Warman, Martensville, Osler and Dalmeny.
• SFD crews responded to multiple electrical hazards - power lines down/arcing - COS Light and Power and SaskPower responding to remedy.
• SFD crews responded to multiple small fires caused by downed lines.
• At time of Fire Bulletin - many areas of Saskatoon without power due to electrical service lines down.

Fire crews advanced hose lines to exterior and applied water through the fire suite window 

Crews entered the apartment building and advanced hose lines to suite on third floor to extinguish fire 

A search was performed to confirm no occupant remained inside building 

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

Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the exterior of the home 

Crews gained access to the home and verified no occupants inside and no fire or smoke extended into the home 

1 fire engine, 1 country truck, 1 water tanker truck and a Battalion Chief responded 

Crew advanced a hose line to extinguish the vehicle

Crew verified all occupants were out of the vehicle 

Fire crew launched rescue boat 1 from Broadway boat launch 

Fire crew set up scene lighting at rivers edge to aid in locating stranded person 

Stranded person was located with the assistance of RCMP's drone and transported to shore for medical attention

Two occupants were able to exit the vehicle on their own prior to fire arrival

Fire crew assessed both patients for injuries 

Environmental and debris cleanup performed 

Water rescue team launched Boat 2 to aid bringing rogue pontoon boat to shore

No occupants found on boat 

Owner recovered rogue boat