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discarded cigarette
Coverage of discarded cigarette in the Nexus archive.
- Discarded cigarette to blame for Marriott hotel fire; causes over $7 million in damages, officials say
A discarded cigarette caused a fire at a Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska, resulting in over $7 million in damages. The fire led to a smoke explosion, roof collapse, and total loss of the hotel, though no injuries were reported.
- Discarded cigarette to blame for Marriott hotel fire; causes over $7 million in damages, officials say
A fire at a Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska, was caused by an improperly discarded cigarette, leading to over $7 million in damages. The fire, which started in vegetation and spread to the attic, caused a smoke explosion and structural collapse, though no injuries were reported.