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Cigarette Butts: A Hidden Fire Hazard | Rapid City News
Cigarette butts are sparking a wildfire crisis in Campbell County — and it’s preventable. Firefighters have responded to multiple structure fires this year, all started by carelessly discarded smoking materials. With dry, warm weather fueling rapid fire spread, even a single butt can smolder unseen and ignite your home’s siding, walls, or attic. Experts urge everyone to use metal containers filled with sand or water — kept far from buildings — and NEVER toss butts into planters, mulch, vegetation, or regular trash. A few extra seconds of caution could save your home and your neighborhood from…
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