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Cigarette Blamed in Fire that Gutted Woonsocket Homes 

Fire officials were investigating whether the fire was suspicious, but say they now think careless smoking sparked the blaze
Jump to full article: AP, 2008-11-11

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Fire officials now believe careless smoking caused the fire that decimated a four-story, multi-family apartment building in Woonsocket.

Flames erupted in the East School Street building Monday night, spreading through hot air ducts and leaping out of the roof and upper-story windows.

No one was injured.

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