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Investigators Believe Fire Began in Kitchen
Four-Alarm Fire Destroyed Vacant Drive-In
Fire Officials Urge Smokers: Put It Out, All the Way, Every Time
Fire Officials Issue Reminder: State Fire Code Prohibits Sky Lanterns
Though Unoccupied, Residence Sustained Limited Damage
Advice for Residents, Property Managers, Landscapers, and Nurseries
Smoke Alarms Helped Alert Residents to Early Morning Fire
43 Recruits Represent 25 Fire Departments
Smoke Alarms Alerted Occupant to Fire
98% of Wildland Fires Caused by Human Activity
Multiple Potential Causes, But No Sign of Criminal Conduct
Fire Was Unintentional; Potential Causes Include Water Heater
Most Likely Cause was Smoking on Home Oxygen
Three-Alarm Fire Started on Exterior Porch
