Fire and Rescue NSW warn against tossing cigarette butts from cars as summer heats up

Jessica McLaughlin
Updated March 23 2021 - 11:35pm, first published December 9 2020 - 9:00am
RISKY BEHAVIOUR: Drivers are reminded of the penalties and consequences that can result from tossing a cigarette butt out of a car window. Picture: FILE
RISKY BEHAVIOUR: Drivers are reminded of the penalties and consequences that can result from tossing a cigarette butt out of a car window. Picture: FILE

SMOKERS are being urged to think twice before discarding of their cigarette butts as the warmer weather intensifies the risk of sparking fires.

Jessica McLaughlin

Jessica McLaughlin

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