AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ The Augusta Fire Department says an apartment building fire that displaced 13 people was caused by an improperly disposed cigarette.
WGME-TV reports that the fire department says Friday night's fire was accidental.
The fire was reported by a resident of the State Street building shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Rescue crews got everyone out of the building safely. One person was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The neighborhood has suffered several fires over the past year