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Discarded cigarette starts brush fire in Port Angeles

Firefighters say an early morning brush fire near Peninsula College was caused by a "carelessly discarded cigarette."
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A cigarette lighting leaves on fire. (File photo from Getty ThinkStock)

As the dry conditions continue across Washington, the Port Angeles Fire Department is reminding everyone to be careful with their cigarette butts.

A “carelessly discarded cigarette" caused a brush fire near Peninsula College in Port Angeles early Friday morning, the department posted on Facebook. Firefighters said they were able to put the fire out.

The Washington State Patrol says tossing a cigarette from your vehicle could bring a $1,025 fine. If the tossed cigarette starts a fire, any fire-fighting cost and damages could also be passed along.

Also see | Most of Eastern Washington under very high wildfire risk

Also see | Tossing a cigarette from your car could cost you $1,025

The reminder is important during Washington’s drier months. Almost the entire state is under a high or very high risk of wildfires, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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