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Careless smoking causes thousands in damage

Fire officials said a fire in a downtown hotel was caused by careless smoking. Global News/ File

Fire officials said a fire in a downtown hotel was caused by careless smoking.

Emergency crews rushed to the Best Western Charter House Hotel on York Avenue around 5:20 a.m. Saturday.

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The fire started in a suite and spread to the bed and walls.

There is smoke and water damage throughout all four floors of the hotel.

Damage is estimated at $200,000.

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