A fire in Waterford that caused $250,000 in damage was apparently caused by a discarded cigarette on the back deck of the home.
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Fire prevention officer Cory Armstrong-Smith with the Norfolk County Fire department said firefighters were called to the Sovereign Street home just after 6 am on Wednesday, finding the fire already reaching the eaves of the home and into the attic.
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Crews from Waterford, Simcoe, Teeterville and Delhi arrived and were able to contain the fire to the attic space.
No injuries were reported.
Armstrong-Smith said the home was insured.
“Please remember to discard smoking materials safely,” Armstrong-Smith said in a news release.
“Fully extinguish butts with water and discard in a noncombustible container.”
For information on fire safety, go to www.norfolkcountyfire.ca or call the fire prevention bureau at 519-426-5870 during business hours.
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