South Lethbridge vehicle fire causes $70K in damages

There were no injuries in a weekend fire in south Lethbridge. 

At around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of a vehicle fire behind a property along the 1400 block of 2 Avenue South. 

In total, 19 firefighters from four stations attended the scene and found two cargo vans fully engulfed in flames. 

Responders breached a secure fence and were able to contain the fire to the two vehicles involved, preventing the flames from spreading to any surrounding property. 

Damage is estimated at $70,000 with the cause of the fire under investigation. 

Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet brings over a decade of experience to the Lethbridge newsroom. He started his career in Ontario before moving to Vancouver Island in 2014 to work with Vista Radio. He moved to Alberta in February 2019 and joined the Lethbridge team in June 2024. Justin is excited to share the stories of southern Alberta.
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