Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Update - Overnight house fire in Meadowgreen
November 20, 2020 - 8:49 am
The fire investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire. We have learned the smoke alarms had been removed which caused a delay in evacuating the home and would have contributed to fire related injuries.
It is estimated this fire caused $50,000.00 damage.
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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:40 pm on November 19, 2020 reporting a house fire on the 300 block Avenue Y South. Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, a rescue, a fire investigator, and battalion chief.
The first apparatus arrived on scene under three minutes observing smoke coming from a 4-plex. Crews were directed to enter a lower suite with a hand line to search for occupants and the source of fire.
The fire was brought under control fourteen minutes after arrival
It was confirmed the two occupants had evacuated prior to arrival. One occupant was treated by firefighter/paramedics for burns and smoke inhalation, and was transported by ambulance to hospital.
Update will be provided as more information becomes available.
Overnight house fire in Meadowgreen
November 20, 2020 - 7:02 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:40 pm on November 19, 2020 reporting a house fire on the 300 block Avenue Y South. Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, a rescue, a fire investigator, and battalion chief.
The first apparatus arrived on scene under three minutes observing smoke coming from a 4-plex. Crews were directed to enter a lower suite with a hand line to search for occupants and the source of fire.
The fire was brought under control fourteen minutes after arrival
It was confirmed the two occupants had evacuated prior to arrival. One occupant was treated by firefighter/paramedics for burns and smoke inhalation, and was transported by ambulance to hospital.
Update will be provided as more information becomes available.
Apartment fire on Matheson Drive
November 16, 2020 - 8:37 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 12:41 pm, November 16, 2020 reporting smoke coming from building on the 1000 block of Matheson Drive. Dispatched to the scene were four engines, a ladder, a fire investigator, and a battalion chief. First arriving firefighters reported an apartment block with heavy smoke coming from a ground level window.
Fire crews entered the building and proceeded to a lower level suite where they encountered the fire. Advanced hand lines were used to suppress, then extinguish the fire. While in the suite, firefighters discovered and rescued a cat. After an initial assessment, determined the cat suffered no ill effects from the fire.
After examining the scene, the fire investigator determined the fire was caused by unattended burning of incense. Damage caused by this fire is estimated to be $100,000.00.
Water rescue on South Saskatchewan River
November 16, 2020 - 7:48 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from RCMP at 1:47 pm November 16, 2020 to assist with a person in the South Saskatchewan River located south of the city. A rescue boat with surface water technicians was launched and proceeded up river.
Arriving on scene, the boat crew located a female on an ice shelf on the river. Firefighter/paramedics assessed the patient and determined it was not advisable to move the patient up the steep river bank. The patient was loaded into the rescue boat and transported to the SFD boat launch to a waiting ambulance.
It was reported the person entered the river after a pet dog had gone in the water. The dog eventually made its way to shore.
The Saskatoon Fire Department warns everyone to not go into the river and to stay of the ice.
Update - Saskatoon Fire Department now storm response
November 9, 2020 - 11:29 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department working in conjunction with Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Search and Rescue as part of a stranded persons joint task force have fielded 130 calls for storm related assistance as of 11:00 am.
By 8:00 am this morning firefighters attended a total of 46 incidents, of which 23 were storm related and assisted 11 stranded motorists. Fire crews were also able to assist transporting 7 Saskatchewan Health Authority staff to hospitals.
Calls for assistance have continued to come into the department this morning as 14 incidents have been dispatched as of 11:00 am, with 7 storm related calls, and two fires involving vehicles.
Residents are asked to stay off the streets and avoid any unnecessary travel. If travelling is necessary, adjust for driving conditions and watch for snow removal crews equipped with blue and amber flashing lights.
Saskatoon Fire Department snow storm response
November 9, 2020 - 7:37 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department was busy overnight after enacting our winter storm operational plan to provide assistance where needed throughout the City of Saskatoon.
Prior to the storms as part of our pre-planning arrangements were made to obtain a variety of snow craft and AVTs. Added to our fleet were two tracked side by sides, three snowmobiles and two ATVs.
Firefighters have been dispatched in the side by sides and snowmobiles to patrol select streets for abandoned vehicles to confirm no one remained inside, and to aid in the search for a missing person.
At 9:50 pm, the Fire Department received a call reporting a vehicle fire on the 100 block of Spinks Drive. Dispatched to the scene was a Brush Truck due to its high ground clearance and four wheel drive capability. This specialized vehicle normally used to fire wildland fires, was able to reach the scene and quickly extinguish the fire.
Update - Maintenance Garage Fire
November 2, 2020 - 8:28 am
Fire crews remained on scene long into the night searching for hot spots until 11:30 pm, leaving the site with a security company. They were called back at 7:50 am November 2, 2020 as smoke was observed coming from the remains of the building.
The investigation into the cause of the fire has determined the fire originated in the engine compartment of a semi-tractor parked inside the south side of the building. Fire Investigators are returning to the scene today to determine the exact cause. In total there were 8 semi-tractor units in the building. It is estimated the fire caused in excess of $1,000,000.00.
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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 12:54 pm reporting smoke in the 1900 block of Saskatchewan Avenue. Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, a rescue, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.
The first arriving firefighters observed smoke coming from the roof line on all four side of a large industrial building. Fire crews were committed to enter the building and encountered heavy smoke. Progressing further inside accessing a mezzanine and encountering extreme heat. Incident command observed fire breaking through the roof and ordered all interior crews to vacate the building.
Large hose lines were advanced to apply additional volumes of water into burned through opening in the roof.
Firefighters remain on scene putting out hot spots.
Updates will be sent out as information becomes available.
Maintenance Garage Fire
November 1, 2020 - 2:40 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 12:54 pm reporting smoke in the 1900 block of Saskatchewan Avenue. Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, a rescue, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.
The first arriving firefighters observed smoke coming from the roof line on all four side of a large industrial building. Fire crews were committed to enter the building and encountered heavy smoke. Progressing further inside accessing a mezzanine and encountering extreme heat. Incident command observed fire breaking through the roof and ordered all interior crews to vacate the building.
Large hose lines were advanced to apply additional volumes of water into burned through opening in the roof.
Firefighters remain on scene battling the fire.
Further updates will be sent out as information becomes available.
Firefighters dispatched to Corman Park to extinguish vehicle fire
October 26, 2020 - 1:26 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department was kept busy this morning responding to a vehicle fire that spread to nearby grassland turned into a wildfire.
A 911 call at 9:45 am reported a vehicle on fire at the entrance to Cathedral Bluffs. Dispatched to this location were one engine, one brush truck, one tanker and the battalion chief.
First arriving firefighters observed a SUV fully involved in fire with fire spreading onto the adjacent grassland. A number of hose lines were advanced to tackle both vehicle and grassland simultaneously, quickly bringing the fire under control.
Upon extinguishment the scene was turned over to RCMP for further investigation.
House fire on Avenue G South
October 26, 2020 - 9:38 am
At 03:35 on October 26, 2020 the Saskatoon Fire Department received a single 911 call for a reported structure fire of a vacant home in the 300 block of Avenue G South. Three engines, a ladder truck, rescue truck and battalion chief were dispatched to the scene.
Crews arrived in 2 minutes, 16 seconds to find a shed fully involved in fire at the rear of a single family home which had been boarded shut. Fire had extending into the building from the shed.
Fire crews quickly attacked the fire at the rear of the building to gain entry into the home where the fire had extended into the second floor of the building. Crews search the entire building confirming no one was inside. The fire was brought under control within 40 minutes of fire crews arriving on scene.
The fire investigator has releases the building to the owner with the completion of the on scene examination. It has been determined the fire to be incendiary, causing $90,000.00 damage.