By Associated Press - Thursday, February 20, 2014

SALEM, Va. (AP) - The Salem fire marshal says improperly discarded smoking materials caused a fire that damaged 20 apartments at a complex.

The fire marshal tells media outlets that the Feb. 14 fire at the Salem Commons complex has been ruled accidental.

The fire displaced more than 40 residents. Four fighters suffered minor injuries.



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