â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

West Lethbridge house fire started in kitchen, spread quickly say investigators

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A fire that destroyed a west side home Sunday afternoon has been deemed accidental.

A total of 15 firefighters from three stations responded to the blaze along the 100 block of Trent Road West at about 2:30pm.

Investigators say the fire started on the stove and quickly spread to the dining room and living room.

Wind gusts at 85 km/hr are also said to have had a profound effect on damage done to the home.

Damage is estimated at $300,000.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
- Advertisement -

cjoc Now playing play

ckbd Now playing play

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Bike tune-up event to shine light on safety and maintenance for local kids

BikeLane in Lethbridge is teaming up with the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters for a bicycle tune-up event.

Another confirmed measles case in Taber

Alberta Health Services has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the South Zone, who have been in public settings while infectious.  

Hurricanes make nine selections during 2025 WHL Prospects Draft 

The Lethbridge Hurricanes selected nine players in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.

ASIRT investigation into 2022 RCMP Pincher Creek incident concluded, officer cleared

An RCMP officer involved in an incident where he used his stun gun in June 2022, is said to have done so legally.

Oki Sign to celebrate Blackfoot culture and welcome residents, visitors

A new vibrant public art installation has been unveiled by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ. 
- Advertisement -