A devastating fire that ravaged a Manhattan apartment building in 2023 has been linked to a discarded cigarette, according to prosecutors. The blaze, which claimed the lives of five people, is believed to have been sparked by a carelessly discarded cigarette butt in a high-rise residential building. The investigation, which involved multiple agencies, has shed light on the tragic consequences of a seemingly minor act of negligence. As prosecutors move forward with their case, questions are being raised about building safety and the responsibility of tenants in preventing such disasters.
Tossed Cigarette Sparked Deadly Manhattan Fire, Prosecutors Say The New York Times
