Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire at the 1800 block of 18 Avenue North Friday morning at approximately 4:30 a.m.
The family in the home was alerted to the presence of smoke and immediately called 9-1-1 before evacuating safely.
Firefighters from four fire stations arrived and determined an unattended candle had ignited a fire, causing damage to the wall of the residence. The fire was quickly extinguished, limiting the damage to an estimated $5,000. No injuries were reported.
LFES reminds residents:
- Always extinguish candles before leaving a room or going to sleep.
- Keep combustible materials at least one metre away from open flames.
- Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home and test them monthly to ensure they are working.
Taking simple precautions can prevent fires and save lives.
