CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A carelessly placed burning cigarette started a fire that caused an estimated $20,000 in damages to a home in the 5000 block of Ridge Road this morning, Cheyenne Fire Rescue said.
Crews arrived at the scene at 3:37 a.m. and found a single-story family residence on fire. They were able to get the fire under control by 3:41, and the scene was cleared by 5:13.
No injuries were reported. Fire Rescue said the fire started on the back porch and then spread to the ceiling, roof, and attic space of the primary structure and an adjacent townhome.
The Cheyenne Police Department and American Medical Response assisted personnel on the scene.
