Smoke Butt Behind Riley Drive Fire

Friday, January 30, 2009 12:19 PM

Prince George, B.C. - Prince George Fire Rescue says a discarded cigarette is to blame for a house fire on Riley Drive last week.

Deputy Chief John Lane says the butt was thrown into a recycling bin on the back deck of the home which contained paper and other combustibles.

11 firefighters from three halls responded to find smoke coming from the rear of the structure last Tuesday night shortly after 10 p.m.

Three people were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation.

Damage is estimated at $150,000.

Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 12:19 PM in News by 250 News

Comments

Posted by: rayban68 on January 30 2009 1:09 PM

The inherent dangers of recycling.

Posted by: He speaks on January 30 2009 1:58 PM

I knew it, smoking is dangerous to your health.

Posted by: camoose on January 30 2009 3:39 PM

Now that is one expensive smoke.