Over the weekend, Lethbridge firefighters saved three pets from a house fire.
On Saturday, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to the fire in the 1200 block of 5th Avenue South around 8 a.m. Crews from three stations responded to the home. Officials say they quickly entered the house and extinguished the fire before it could spread.
A statement from officials reads, “Their rapid response significantly reduced the damage and prevented the fire from extending through the rest of the structure. ”
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the damage is $200,000. Officials say no injuries were reported.
