Cigarette to blame for early morning house fire
PORTLAND, Ore. – Firefighters said a discarded cigarette caused a house fire early Saturday morning in Northeast Portland.
No one was hurt. Six people got out of the house safely after the fire started at around 5 a.m.
The fire was under control about 20 minutes after crews arrived. 23 firefighters responded to the fire.
“Due to the strategically located fire stations, we were able to quickly get to this home and ensure the occupants had gotten out and limit the amount of damage because of the rapid fire spread,” said Chief John Klum.
Firefighters estimated that the fire caused $77,500 in damage to the house, located at 5304 NE 54th Avenue.
Cigarettes are the number one cause of fires and fire deaths, firefighters said.
His home owners insurance might regard this as a preexisting condition due to what caused the fire
Well isn't time to hold the Cigarette Manufacturers responsible for life and property lost...
Well, the surgeon general said smoking was hazardous!
I will never understand smokers....they always broke but have cigarettes to smoke and then if they don't they are just a thrill to work with. Â
Once again, blaming the implement rather than the person responsible! What is wrong with blaming PEOPLE for what happens, instead of an inanimate object?
 @jpk Everything has a spirit. It's not an inanimate object. Otherwise, there would be no effect from it.Â
Driving around town, I can always tell which homes are rented. There are usually two or three smokers outside the front door as most landlords won't let renters smoke inside!
Those things will kill you one way or another
Someone in that house was just about dying to quit.
well, that smoker's house went up in smoke ..Nice habit..
NO! a smokers carelessness fire? golly.