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Fire authority urges Laguna Woods residents to extinguish smoking materials and avoid fireworks on July 4
Summary
Orange County Fire Authority battalion chief Mike Yen presented data on smoking‑related fires, cautioned about e‑cigarette lithium‑ion battery risks, and described OCFA’s July 4 staffing and outreach, urging residents not to use fireworks in Laguna Woods.
Mike Yen, battalion chief with the Orange County Fire Authority, briefed the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods about smoking‑related fire risks, safety steps for e‑cigarette batteries and planned fire‑prevention staffing for July 4.
Yen said nationwide data show thousands of structure fires and hundreds of civilian fatalities linked to smoking materials over the past decade and noted that exterior areas such as balconies and porches are common points…
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