Smoking in bed may have been the cause of a fire that occurred on Conmee Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
A news release issued by Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services says smoke and fire were visible from outside the home when crews arrived at the scene shortly after 12 p.m.
Fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze without incident. The home sustained some fire and smoke damage.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Investigation revealed that "the fire was caused by the use of smoking materials in close proximity to a bed."
"Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services would like to remind all citizens to avoid smoking in bed or while laying down. If possible, avoid smoking indoors all together," the news release says. "Properly dispose of smoking materials in a metal container that is filled with sand or water; along with having a lid for even further protection. Smoking materials should never be thrown on the ground, discarded in flower planters or garbage receptacles."