Crews tackle early morning blaze near Whoop-Up Drive bridge

Local fire crews were busy early Wednesday morning.

Eleven firefighters from two stations responded to a fire at the Whoop-Up Drive bridge at around 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 2.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services said that on arrival, crews spotted a fire involving scaffolding and construction materials connected with ongoing maintenance work.

Officials said additionally, falling debris caused several small spot fires on the west side of the Oldman River.

There were no injuries reported and no traffic disruptions in place due to the incident.

Crews are investigating the cause of the fire.

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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