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.



