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Early morning barn fire causes $50,000

Jun 11, 2020 | 4:06 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB — Four city fire stations and 23 firefighters responded to a barn fire in the 200 block of 30 Street West at around 3 a.m. Thursday morning.

The barn was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Water supply from tanker trucks was required from neighbouring fire departments.

The fire was discovered by a news paper carrier who awoke the owner to call Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services.

The fire destroyed the barn and damaged a fifth-wheel holiday trailer and fencing. While there were no injuries reported, total damages are estimated at $50,000.

Fire investigators report the cause of the fire is undetermined.

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