Discarded cigarette thought to have sparked garden decking fire
A FIRE crew from Cleckheaton Fire Station were called to a blaze on garden decking at a house which was believed to have been caused by a discarded cigarette.
The blaze took place at around 5am this morning at a property in Hightown Road, Cleckheaton.
No-one suffered any injuries or smoke inhalation in the incident.
Firefighter Will Basnett said: "The fire had spread from the decking onto the fence.
"It had possibly started with a discarded cigarette.
"It had caused some significant damage from a cigarette and we had to cut it away."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article