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No injuries following accidental fire in west Lethbridge

A fire early Wednesday morning (Aug. 21) on the west side causing $150,000 in damage.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services were called out around 5:10 a.m. on Wednesday (Aug. 21) to a structure fire on Selkirk Road West.

Nineteen fire fighters from four stations responded. They found the garage fully engulfed in flames with fire spreading to the home, trees and neighbouring property.

The blaze was put out within an hour and a half with no injuries reported.

Investigation has since determined that the fire was accidental.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that if you choose to smoke, ensure you’re aware of your surroundings and always dispose of smoking materials properly in a non-combustible container filled with sand or water.

Sam Borsato
Sam Borsato
I started my radio career in 2015, shortly after graduating from Lethbridge College. I have a very strong passion for local news. Proudly born in 1994, I grew up most of my life in Sylvan Lake, AB and I've lived in the Lethbridge since 2012. I'm a below average golfer on a good day, I take as many hiking trips to Waterton as possible in the summer and I love my two cats, Outlaw and Jynx, and my dog, Maverick, more than most people I know. I look forward to providing accurate, timely news coverage in southern Alberta for plenty of years to come!
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