A Lehigh home was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Thursday, August 30.
The Drumheller Fire Department and the Rosedale and East Coulee halls responded to the blaze at about 1:30 a.m., on 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue in Lehigh, about 18 kilometers east of central Drumheller.
About 14 firefighters were on scene.
Fire Chief Bruce Wade told The Mail the approximately 1,100 square foot family dwelling was fully involved upon arrival. Alberta EMS also attended, however, the occupant and his pets were not harmed.
Firefighters battled the blaze until about 4 a.m., and members of the Rosedale and East Coulee departments remained on watch into the morning. The home was a complete loss.
Wade says an investigation is underway, but the fire is not deemed to be suspicious.
