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Fire caused by cigarette destroys condo 

A Tucson man is homeless after an accidental fire destroyed his east side condo, killing his dog and bird on Monday, June 23. The owner wasn't home when the fire started, but firefighters say a guest who was asleep inside is lucky to be alive. . . .

investigators found that the fire was caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette. The cigarette was discarded on the porch. "If you smoke, make sure you discard your cigarettes in a big ash tray or an area where it's not going to be combustible," said Tracy.

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