Improper disposal of smoking materials destroyed 3 homes in Lethbridge:chief
Posted Apr 7, 2016 5:50 pm.
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A fire that destroyed three homes and damaged others in southern Alberta was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials.
The blaze got rolling in a west Lethbridge residence Wednesday night and winds quickly spread the fire to two neighbouring houses.
Damage is being pegged at $2 million dollars.
The fire department says three people were treated for smoke inhalation and one person was treated for burns.
Seventeen firefighters from three stations responded to the call.
Chief fire marshall Heath Wright says he’s imploring people to make sure their cigarettes or other smoking material are out completely.
