New Massachusetts Fire Safety Rule Taking Effect
A new fire safety rule is taking effect in Massachusetts.
He says crushed rock is safer close to outside walls, and safe containers for discarded smoking materials outside will discourage careless dropping of cigarettes.
Coan says the rule comes after several mulch fires that spread to buildings.
He says a cigarette-lit mulch fire caused nearly $7 million in damage to a Peabody apartment complex in 2008. Last April, a similar fire forced evacuation of a Braintree assisted living center, where some residents suffered smoke inhalation.