Sunday, September 24, 2023

Roads reopen after downtown fire and watermain break

Roads are open again at the site of the former Lethbridge Hotel fire and a watermain break. Road closure have been in effect in the area of 5 St. And 2 Ave. South since the fire destroyed the building on Feb. 24.

A watermain break caused the evacuation of multiple buildings near the fire site on March 7. The city says the cause of the break is still not known.

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“Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services have completed their work onsite of the Lethbridge Hotel fire,” reads a news release from the city. “The building has been fenced and secured and will be returned to the property owner.”

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The rest of the demolition work, or potential restoration, will be at the owner’s discretion.

City officials say Downtown Clean Sweep workers will be i the area to help clean up the streets and sidewalks.

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