Cigarette Causes Apartment Fire in Duluth

Initial Damage Estimates at $15,000

A discarded cigarette started a fire in Duluth Sunday that caused $15,000 in damage to an apartment complex.

It happened at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, at 1005 Glen Place Drive in Duluth.

When the fire department arrived they found smoke coming from the deck of two top floor apartments. Initial damage estimates are $15,000  for the structure and $500 for contents.

The Duluth Fire Department strongly urges residents to put a discarded cigarette in water or sand to make sure it is completely out.