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Smoking Materials Blamed for Apartment Complex Fire

After fire crews had doused the blaze, major damage to the apartment complex’s roof could be seen.

Lake Ridge, Va. –– It was improperly discarded smoking materials that sparked a blaze in two apartment buildings in Lake Ridge, causing up to an estimated $2 million in damage.

The fire broke out about 2 p.m. Tuesday in the 3600 Block of Golf Side Circle.

A firefighter was injured in the fire, and was treated at a local hospital and released.

At least 35 people were displaced by the fire, officials said.