Fire safety tips during the Christmas season
Fire investigations in the City of Lethbridge have surpassed 50 so far in 2025, well above the annual average of about 30. As the holiday season approaches, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that many fires are preventable and they’re urging the public to follow basic fire-safety tips.
Other safety reminders include cooking safety— like staying in the kitchen when using the stovetop—as well as decoration and lighting safety, including keeping decorations, trees, and other combustible materials away from candles, fireplaces, and space heaters.