A fire at the Cavendish Post Office last month has been ruled an accident.
A statement from the Fire Marshal’s Office said the July 30 fire caused moderate damage to the structure, primarily to the building’s exterior, with some damage to one room.
The statement also said the “most likely origin” of the fire was a cigarette not fully extinguished, which ignited combustible materials.
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A fire earlier this month that destroyed the Montague Town Hall has been ruled an accident.
In the early morning of Aug. 2, the Montague Fire Department responded to a fire at the hall.
The structure sustained extreme fire, flame, smoke and water damage.
The fire started in the mulch outside the building, which ignited combustible material on the exterior of the building.
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The fire that caused extensive damage to a Rustico restaurant last week has been ruled an accident.
On Aug. 11, the New Glasgow Fire Department responded to a fire at The Olde Forge Country Kitchen, and were assisted by the New London Fire Company and the North Rustico Fire Department.
The building and its contents sustained significant fire, smoke and water damage.
The fire started when a commercial dishwasher overheated and ignited nearby combustibles.
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The Fire Marshal's Office reminds Islanders who smoke to keep fire safety in mind when disposing of cigarette butts.
When throwing away butts and ashes, make sure they are completely put out. Do not discard cigarettes in mulch, landscaping, dried grasses, or anything else that could ignite easily.
Islanders are also reminded to to keep fire safety in mind when using combustible mulch.
Combustible mulch layers should be no more than three inches thick.
Keep combustible mulch used around a building moist if possible.
