Home owner devastated in wake of house fire
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a house fire in the 1600 block of Third Avenue North on Friday evening. Upon arrival, the rear garage was completely engulfed in flames and the fire had also caused significant damage to the home. One neighbour had phoned 911 while another alerted the family inside. The blaze was put out quickly with one firefighter suffering minor injuries during their efforts. A family pet was found deceased inside the home. Residents in the area are placing the blame for the blaze on the homeowner’s next door neighbours.