Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Exterior Fire At Elementary School Daycare
August 11, 2019 - 4:37 pm
Just after 2:00 pm this afternoon Saskatoon Fire Department received 911 calls about an exterior fire at St. Frances elementary school daycare , 202 Willow street east. Three Fire engines one Aerial ladder truck one heavy rescue truck one battalion Chief and one Fire Investigator unit were dispatched to this incident.
The first arriving trucks found a fence and the corner of the daycare building on fire. The fire was quickly brought under control and with a key holder arriving the interior of the structure was checked for fire extension. Crews found that the fire had got into the exterior of the walls and they had to extinguish hot spots both from inside the building and the outside as well.
There were on injuries as a result of this incident. A Fire Investigator is now on scene working to determine a cause of the fire and a damage estimate.
Multi Vehicle Collision - Extrication Required
August 11, 2019 - 1:56 pm
At approximately 11:05 this morning the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiply 911 calls reporting a two vehicle collision on Circle Drive at the 8th street overpass with patient extrication required.
Two fire engines, one heavy rescue unit and one battalion Chief were dispatched for response. Upon arrival the fire crews confirmed that the drivers of both vehicles would need to be extricated from their vehicles. Fire crews began stabilizing and de-energizing the vehicles as patients were being assessed by fire - paramedics. The heavy rescue unit extricated drivers from both vehicles using hydraulic rescue tools. The occupants were then transported to hospital with undetermined injuries.
Fire crews then contained fluid spills while Saskatoon City Police were investigating the collision.
Early Morning Fire in a Large Commercial Storage Building at Prairieland Park
August 10, 2019 - 4:48 am
The Saskatoon fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire in a large commercial storage building at approximately 01:07 this morning. Three Fire Engines, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, a Battalion Chief and a Fire Investigator were dispatched to the incident.
Upon arrival, black smoke was seen coming from the building. Fire crews forced open a side door to make entry into the structure and initiated an offensive fire attack. Fire fighters encountered heavy black smoke and heat as they entered the building. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. Fire crews remained on scene to clear the structure of smoke. There were no occupants in the building at the time of the fire.
A Fire Investigator is currently on scene working to determine a cause and a damage estimate.
There were no injuries as a result of this incident.
Early morning vehicle fire causes damage to a detached garage
August 9, 2019 - 4:23 am
At approximately 02:24 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a vehicle on fire in the alley behind the 300 block of Blakney Crescent.
Two fire engines, one Battalion Chief and a Fire Investigator were dispatched to the incident. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered a fully involved vehicle fire that was impinging on a detached garage. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. Fire crews performed a search of the motor vehicle and confirmed there were no occupants. The detached garage only sustained damage to the exterior of the structure as a result of the fire.
A Fire Investigator is currently on scene working to determine a cause and damage estimate.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.
Single vehicle mvc involved in fire
August 8, 2019 - 3:29 am
At 02:20 this morning, Saskatoon Fire Department received a call for a single vehicle MVC. It was reported to be on fire and possibly containing occupants.
Two Engines, one Heavy Rescue Unit, and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene at Arlington Avenue and Main Street.
The first Engine and Rescue Unit arrived on scene to find the passenger car fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews quickly contained and extinguished the fire so they could complete a primary search throughout the vehicle as quickly as possible. No occupants were found inside.
Three occupants were located a short distance away from the car, with undetermined injuries. A fourth occupant may have left the scene.
Fire crews ensured complete extinguishment of the fire, eliminated any hazards, and cleaned up any remaining fluids.
All occupants were assessed and treated by the ambulance service.
Police remain on scene for further investigation of the accident.
Structure fire - 2001 St. Henry Avenue - Beekeeping operation present
July 31, 2019 - 11:53 am
At approximately 10:01 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a garage in the 2000 block of St. Henry Avenue, not St. Charles Avenue as was previously reported.
Three fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon confirmation of a fully involved structure, one fire investigation unit was also dispatched for response.
Upon arrival, fire crews observed heavy smoke and flames coming from an address at 2001 St. Henry Avenue, with the possibility of exposure to overhead power lines. Utility technicians were called to the scene and the request was made for power to be shut off to the entire block. An immediate attack was initiated on the fire, with fire crews quickly identifying the possibility of a fire in the attic of the detached garage. The fire was brought under control in just over 20 minutes of the first fire engine arriving on scene.
A battalion chief on scene was informed by the homeowner that there was beekeeping equipment and wax being stored in the garage. While extinguishing the fire, firefighters also observed significant bee activity in the area of the garage.
A fire investigator is working on scene to determine a cause and damage estimate.
There were no injuries to fire personnel or the public as a result of this incident.
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Saskatoon Fire Department is responding to a reported garage fire on the 2000 block of St Charles Avenue. Dispatched to the scene are 3 Engine Companies, a Ladder, a Rescue and a Battalion Chief. Callers report the garage is fully on fire and responding fire crews are spotting smoke from a distance.
Update to follow.
Garage Fire on St Charles Ave
July 31, 2019 - 10:10 am
Saskatoon Fire Department is responding to a reported garage fire on the 2000 block of St Charles Avenue. Dispatched to the scene are 3 Engine Companies, a Ladder, al Rescue and a Battalion Chief. Callers report the garage is fully on fire and responding fire crews are spotting smoke from a distance.
Update to follow.
Multi-Vehicle Collision - Possible Entrapment
July 30, 2019 - 9:39 am
At approximately 8:37 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Avenue F South and 19th Street West. One person was reported to have been trapped inside one of the vehicles involved.
One fire engine, one heavy rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed the entrapment of one individual and immediately began preparing the vehicle for the extrication process by providing stabilization and disconnecting the battery. A patient assessment was conducted by firefighter-paramedics prior to removing the occupant, with fire crews managing to remove the occupant before the full extrication process was complete. The occupant was transported to hospital with undetermined injuries.
Fire crews performed fluid and debris clean-up in preparation for the three vehicles involved to be cleared from the scene.
The Saskatoon Police Service responded with multiple units to aid in securing the scene and obtaining statements. The intersection remains closed to public access while an investigation is conducted.
The Saskatoon Fire Department has now concluded its involvement in this incident.
Natual Gas Leak closes 22nd street and Idylwyld drive Intersection
July 30, 2019 - 12:30 am
At 8:38 pm tonight a Saskatoon Fire Department engine company was returning from a call when they noticed the smell of natural gas at the intersection of 22nd st and Idylwyld Dr. The crew investigated and heard gas leaking from a natural gas valve cover at this intersection. A ladder truck and battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. The ladder crew using gas detection equipment determined there was a high concentration of natural gas present.
Sask Energy was called and determined the gas was leaking from a underground valve.
Saskatoon fire department crews closed down the intersection to ensure the safety of the public, the police assisted with closing the intersection at 22nd street at ave C, 22nd street at Auditorium ave, Idylwyld dr. at 20th street and Idylwyld dr. at 23st.
Fire crews monitored the area and found gas leaking into the manholes, city crews were called in to assist with removing manhole covers to ventilate the gas.
Two local business in the area were tested for natural gas and it was determined that no natural gas was present in their buildings.
Sask Energy was able to preform maintenance on the valve to allow it to seal stopping the leak.
Fire crews remained on scene with Sask Energy to monitor the gas levels. At 11:21pm Sask Energy determined that the gas levels were safe to allow the intersection to be opened.
Garage Fire 306 Main Street
July 27, 2019 - 4:26 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a reported garage fire at 12:59 today, Three fire engines, One ladder truck, One heavy rescue Unit and a battalion chief responded to the incident.
On arrival crews found a extinguished fire in the garage, One engine and a ladder truck remained on scene to check for extension and preform overhaul.
The home owner reported that he heard a pop and saw smoke coming from his garage, he called 911 then used his garden hose to attempt to extinguish it.
A fire investigator was called to the scene and determined the fire to be accidental. The fire was the result of a damaged extension cord.
There was approximately fifty thousand ($50,000) damage to the garage and the vehicle in side.