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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.
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