Fire started by dropped cigarette causes 'substantial damage' to Scarborough property
Firefighters from Scarborough were called to a fire at a property on Nelson Street on Monday afternoon (April 8).
The incident, which took place shortly after 2.30pm, involved a fire to a plastic lean-to measuring 3m x 4m attached to property.
The fire caused substantial damaged to the lean-to and caused some scorching to the rear door of the property.
Crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet, a thermal imaging camera and small tools.
Two smoke alarms were fitted in the property and advice given to the occupant.
The cause of the fire was due to a dropped cigarette.