Regina house fire started after kids were playing with a lighter

REGINA – Four children were taken to hospital last night following a house fire in North Central Regina.

Fire crews responded to the blaze in the 1500 block of Argyle Street.

Officials say kids were playing with a lighter and that started a fire in the upstairs bedroom.

The group did make it out of the home but were taken to hospital as a precaution,

Damages are estimated to be in the $30,000 range.