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Firefighters Extinguish Mulch Fire Caused by Discarded Cigarette in Chautauqua
June 05, 2026 | NEW YORK
1RN News Team,
Chautauqua, NY - Chautauqua Fire Department responded to a mulch fire caused by a discarded cigarette that continued to smolder before igniting nearby landscaping.
A homeowner quickly used a fire extinguisher to knock down the flames before they could spread further. Firefighters arrived, fully extinguished the remaining hot spots, and ensured the area was safe.
The incident serves as a reminder that smoking materials must be properly extinguished and never discarded into mulch or other combustible landscaping materials.
1RN News Team
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