Saskatoon firefighters, RCMP and Corman Park Police responded to a fire at GFL Environmental in an industrial park north of Saskatoon on Sunday afternoon, June 14.
No one was injured in the fire, which sent a thick, black plume of smoke high into the air that could be seen for many kilometers.
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received at 911 call at approximately 2:55 pm on June 14 reporting what was believed to be a pile of garbage on fire at GFL Environmental, located on the 100 block of Cory Road in the rural municipality of Corman Park.
SFD Battalion Chief Bill Riley said one SFD fire engine, one water tanker, one brush truck, and one battalion chief were committed to this incident.
Upon arrival, fire crews were met by staff members on site and confirmed a fire to be burning in a hydrocarbon disposal area.
Firefighters connected to an on-site hydrant in addition to using on-board water supplies to begin suppression of the fire.
The SFD commanding fire officer confirmed a loss stopped at approximately 3:56 p.m.
It was not immediately known what might’ve caused the material used to absorb hydrocarbons to ignite; as this area is outside of the Saskatoon Fire Department’s investigative jurisdiction, a cause and origin determination will not be provided.
There was no elevated concern relative to hazardous materials as a result of this incident and no injuries to fire or civilian personnel were reported.
Corman Park Police blocked off the main access road leading to the site of the fire.