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Smoking Materials to Blame for Augusta Fire

 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