Fire started by dropped cigarette causes 'substantial damage' to Scarborough property

By Louise French
Published 9th Apr 2024, 08:27 BST
A discarded cigarette is believed to have started the fireA discarded cigarette is believed to have started the fire
A discarded cigarette is believed to have started the fire
Firefighters from Scarborough were called to a fire at a property on Nelson Street on Monday afternoon (April 8).

The incident, which took place shortly after 2.30pm, involved a fire to a plastic lean-to measuring 3m x 4m attached to property.

The fire caused substantial damaged to the lean-to and caused some scorching to the rear door of the property.

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Crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet, a thermal imaging camera and small tools.

Two smoke alarms were fitted in the property and advice given to the occupant.

The cause of the fire was due to a dropped cigarette.

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