Emergency crews responded to a north Lethbridge garage fire on Sunday, November 27, 2022. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge firefighters respond to north side garage fire

Nov 28, 2022 | 11:05 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Firefighters tackled a garage fire in north Lethbridge this past weekend.

At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2022, a total of 19 crew members from four stations responded to a home on the 300 block of 20 Street North.

The blaze was extinguished within one hour.

No injuries were reported.

According to a media release from the City of Lethbridge, the investigation has been completed and the fire has been classified as “incendiary.” Officials with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services were not available to further explain the classification.

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Damages are estimated at $3,000.

Due to safety concerns, the garage was demolished.

The Fire Prevention Bureau is reminding property owners with vacant or abandoned buildings to ensure they are safe and secured at all times.

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