Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
University Bridge
April 1, 2025 - 3:52 am
Firefighters staged and gathered more information
Called by police for people between the arches of the bridge
Boat was launched and rescue truck called
Searched bridge arches from inside
No one was found
Structure Fire: 200 block of Vancouver Ave N
February 18, 2025 - 7:17 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed flames coming from structure on arrival, Incident Command assigned tactical duties to crew to begin suppression operations.
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.
Apartment fire- 100 block of 25th Street West
February 14, 2025 - 3:36 am
- 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.
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke and flame from a apartment suite window
Garage fire – 1300 Block of Avenue W North
February 11, 2025 - 3:52 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines apply water and extinguish fire
Garage fire 600 block Ells Crescent
January 28, 2025 - 2:06 pm
- 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.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
structure Fire 700 block 25th Street East
January 20, 2025 - 6:11 am
- Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from under the University Bridge
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
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.
Garage Fire 100 Block Ave.N South
January 18, 2025 - 7:12 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage
Crews advanced a hose line to extinguish the fire contained to the garage
Structure Fire- 1100 Block of Idylwyld Drive North
January 17, 2025 - 12:20 pm
- 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.
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the home
Structure Fire - 1200 block of Ave E North
January 10, 2025 - 11:40 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames exiting structure
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
DG Level-1 - 800 block of 51st St E
January 10, 2025 - 11:35 pm
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
HAZMAT Team found large commercial Post Office, reports of a suspicious package
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.