A cigarette may be to blame for a small structure fire in Saanich Thursday morning.
Saanich Fire and B.C. Ambulance responded to reports of a fire in the 3400-block of Cedar Hill Road shortly before 10 a.m. The road’s southbound lane was briefly blocked as crews responded.
Capt. Ron Hyde said the fire occurred on a path between a house and a backyard garage. The path was lined with two by four slats, he explained.
Hyde said a small lit object started the small fire and he believed a cigarette was to blame. There was other evidence of cigarettes near the path, he explained.
A fence was left damaged after the blaze.
Hyde noted B.C. Ambulance always responds in case of smoke inhalation but no one was injured in this incident.
Saanich Fire has responded to reports of a structure fire in the 3400 block of Cedar Hill Road. Southbound traffic is moving around the truck. #yyjtraffic
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