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Smoking materials such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, are the leading cause
of fire deaths in the United States.
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Older adults are at a higher risk of death or injury from smoking material
fires than younger adults.
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The most common items ignited from smoking materials are upholstered
furniture, mattresses and bedding.
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All smoking should be done outside.
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Fire-safe cigarettes are available and less likely to cause fires.