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. 

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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