With the frequency of fire losses in multi-family buildings this year, we wanted to send you information on the dangers of improper disposal of cigarettes in potting soil.

Please share this with your Managers, Boards, Owners and Tenants at all of your properties.

Also, please see the attached article regarding a recent large fire in Calgary due to improper disposal of cigarettes.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-fires-residential-fire-department-dongworth-1.4720900

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