Firefighters rescue occupant, two dogs from south Lethbridge house fire 

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire in the 1100 block of Lakeview Drive South Thursday afternoon. 

Fifteen firefighters from three stations responded to the incident.  

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the basement of the residence.  

Firefighters quickly contained the fire and safely evacuated one occupant and two dogs from the home. 

The occupant was assessed and treated at the scene by EMS and did not require transport to the hospital. No other injuries were reported.  

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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