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Smoking-caused Fires in
Wisconsin, United States
May 9, 2016
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Caledonia
Kenosha

Neenah
La Crosse

Madison
Oak Creek

Rhinelander

Caledonia

6/11/12 Deadly Caledonia house fire caused by smoking materials 620 WTMJ Radio According to Caledonia police and fire, the flames started in the home's living room from "smoking materials."

Kenosha

7/14/12 Careless smokers increase fire risk To smokers who improperly dispose of their smoking materials. A recent fire destroyed a porch and spread to the exterior of a home after a smoker used a plastic planter on the porch to dispose of cigarette butts.

La Crosse

10/3/13 No smoke, but lots of fire! Another e-cigarette explosion smolders home as officials warn you don't need to 'light up' to be in danger Mail Online (UK) Firefighters in the town of La Crosse, Wisconsin, responded to an incident this week where an e-cigarette erupted from its charger, launching about 25 feet from the power socket to start a fire across the room, according to News8000.
7/26/12 Grant money aimed at smoke-free rentals WEAU.com Public health officials in La Crosse County will use part of a $450,000 state grant to persuade more landlords to ban smoking in their apartment buildings.

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Madison

12/3/15

Smoking likely origin of $300,000 duplex fire, Oregon officials say Madison.com Nobody was injured in the blaze that caused extensive damage to one unit, with a firewall preventing much damage to the adjoining unit.

10/23/13 woman allegedly poured gas, waited for fiance to light cigarette TwinCities.com A Madison woman poured gasoline all over the bedroom of her disabled fiance, hoping he would light a cigarette and catch fire, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday.
10/17/12 Bev Jambois: Smoking-related fires cause for concern The Cap Times From 2005-2011 in Madison, there were a total of five deaths and 16 injuries as a result of smoking related fires, causing over $4.5 million in property value loss.

Neenah

5/22/12 [Link no longer available.] Neenah fatal fire: No working smoke detectors in home, investigators say Green Bay (WI) Press-Gazette

Oak Creek

5/15/12 Fire starts when woman lights cigarette near oxygen hose OakCreek.com Fire starts when woman lights cigarette near oxygen hose4

Rhinelander

1/8/13 Fatal fire caused by cigarette WSAU.com 550 Radio The investigation is complete into a fatal fire last month in Rhinelander. It was caused by a lit cigarette.
1/7/13 Lit Cigarette to Blame for Dec. 5 Fatal Fire WSAU.com A lit cigarette is believed to have caused a fatal fire in Rhinelander last month.

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