AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Augusta Fire Department says an apartment building fire that displaced 13 people was caused by an improperly disposed cigarette.
WGME reports (https://bit.ly/1C1FUVz ) that the fire department says Friday night’s fire was accidental.
The fire was reported by a resident of the State Street building shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Rescue crews got everyone out of the building safely. One person was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The neighborhood has suffered several fires over the past year.
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Information from: WGME-TV, https://www.wgme.com
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