Improper cigarette disposal causes multiple fires in Lincoln amid burn ban
By Abigail Carrera
Published on April 1, 2026.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue has issued a warning after multiple fires were caused by improper cigarette disposal. The department is reminding people to put their cigarette butts out in potting soil, which is flammable when it is dry. A statewide burn ban is in place until April 10 due to ongoing wildfires.
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