Fire-Resistant Cigarettes Fires started by cigarettes are the number one cause of fire-related deaths in Minnesota. Minnesota fire fighters tried to pass legislation to establish fire safety standards for cigarettes, but were unsuccessful.
Fire-Resistant Cigarettes Fact Sheet In Minnesota and nationally, the number one cause of fire-related deaths is cigarettes. Click to learn more facts about fire-resistant cigarettes.
"Minnesota could wait 14 more years before adopting this change and accept at least 200 more deaths. Or it could follow New York's lead and say simply, not here. No more. The issue seems like a no-brainer. Let's hope the Legislature separates lobbyist pressures from common sense this time." - Pioneer Press editorial endorsing fire-resistant cigarette legislation February 5, 2001
