Careless Smoking Causes Omaha Housefire

Omaha Fire Investigators say one person was taken to a hospital with burns and smoke inhalation suffered in a housefire they say was accidentally caused by careless handling of smoking materials.

The fire early Thursday evening was near 25th Avenue and Spencer Street, and firefighters reported there was fire and smoke as they approached.

There were no other injuries reported.

Damage is estimated at 52-thousand dollars.

(Picture from Omaha Fire)


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