Crews knock down southside fire in Lethbridge

A Lethbridge resident was taken to hospital following a fire over the weekend. 

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to the blaze in the 100 block of 5 Street South at around 12:12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. 

Officials said residents of the mixed-use building spotted the fire and immediately called 911, with 24 firefighters from four stations responding to the scene. 

On arrival, crews found a fire in a third-floor unit. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and were able to contain it to the room of origin. 

Officials noted that a resident was taken to hospital for further evaluation.  

The cause of the fire is 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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