Investigators Point to Cigarettes as Cause of Park Jefferson Fire


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Investigators Point to Cigarettes as Cause of Park Jefferson Fire

By Michael Guilmette

Story Created: Apr 25, 2007 at 12:50 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 26, 2007 at 11:54 AM EST

(WSBT) Investigators say unattended cigarette butts started a massive South Bend apartment fire.

The fire destroyed a Park Jefferson apartment building Monday, leaving 50 people without homes.

They say the cigarette butts ignited the apartment and the wind helped spread it.

Park Jefferson employees said they do have a firewall in the middle of the building, but the wind caused flames to leap over it.

The apartment complex is still helping people find new apartments.

Stay tuned to WSBT News for details on the developing story, or check back here on WSBT.com.

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