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Careless Smoking Blamed For Another Fargo Fire

A cigarette is blamed for a deck fire at the Urban Crossing Apartments in downtown Fargo.

 

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A cigarette is blamed for a deck fire at the Urban Crossing Apartments in downtown Fargo.

 

Flames were visible on the third floor deck when fire crews arrived on scene around 5:30 A.M. Monday. The fire burned through some decking and charred siding.

It's the latest in a rash of deck fires. Most have been blamed on careless smoking. Assistant Chief Gary Lorenz says latest fire should serve as reminder about proper disposal of cigarettes. Most of the fires started after a cigarette was put out in a plastic flower pot or plastic coffee can.

(KFGO News file photo)

 

Don Haney