â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Lethbridge firefighters called to three blazes within 30 minutes on Tuesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Emergency crews in Lethbridge were very busy Tuesday responding to three fires within 30 minutes.

Firefighters from all four stations were called out while two units from Coaldale provided assistance.

The first fire was reported along the 500 block of 12th street south. A couch and fence were ablaze and spreading to an adjacent garage. Crews were able to extinguish the fire before it damaged the building.

A call for the second fire took place within 15 minutes of the first, along the 600 block of 4th street south. Firefighters found a utility trailer and car on fire at the back of a home. The flames had spread to a nearby garage.

A  grass fire also sparked on the east side of Scenic Drive south toward 7th avenue south, scorching part of a hill up toward some homes. The City estimates about 80 square metres were burned.

Officials say all three fires are being treated as suspicious.

With high winds and dry conditions, the City is also reminding everyone to be extremely cautious with fire risk activities like smoking.

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

Former UCP MLAs announce plans to revive Alberta’s Progressive Conservative Party

Two Independent MLAs in Alberta have announced plans to revive a political party.

For the love of hockey: Local author inspires young girls with new book

Rayne Makin was born and raised in Lethbridge, and her family loved hockey. Makin’s first book, Hockey Is My Favourite Season, is being launched this summer. 

MyCityCare collecting backpacks and school supplies for local students

MyCityCare is collecting backpack and school supply donations ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

Taber hosts 2025 Southern Alberta Summer Games

Taber will be bustling with Albertans athletes for the next few days. The community plays host to the 2025 Southern Alberta Summer Games. 

98.1 The Ranch’s Legendary Breakfast

The Ranch's Legendary Breakfast - brought to you by Beltone Hearing Centre highlights all the biggest country music hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's.
- Advertisement -