By Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs - (@morrittjacobs on Twitter)

North Lethbridge Residential House Fire Deemed Accidental

Jun 2, 2016 | 10:58 AM

LETHBRIDGE – Investigators have deemed yesterday’s (June 1) residential basement fire in the 100 block of 19 Street North as “accidental.”

Lethbridge firefighters responded to the basement fire at approximately 2:40 p.m. 

An occupant of the house smelled smoke coming from the basement and called 911 at which time they were advised to leave the house and wait for firefighters. 

Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke coming from the basement windows. 

A total of 13 firefighters from two stations responded and contained the fire to the basement. 

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There were no injuries, and damage is estimated to be $50,000.00.

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