Jump to full article: Muncie (IN) Star-Press, 2009-06-12
Intro: Hoosier smokers may notice their cigarettes burning a bit differently next month.
That's because a law passed last year requires that all cigarettes sold in Indiana be "fire-safe" starting July 1.
Unlike traditional cigarettes, the new fire-safe smokes will burn out more quickly when left unattended and are designed to cut down on the number of smoking-related fires.
"The cigarettes are made from the same blend of tobacco as regular cigarettes," said State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson. "The only difference to the consumer is they need to puff it more often or relight it."
According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System, 138 smoking-related fires occurred in Indiana in 2008, causing four deaths, 11 injuries and $3.4 million in property damage.
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