SALISBURY, Md. — A fire that started in an outdoor trash can on Fitzwater Street Thursday afternoon caused approximately $5,000 in damage but was quickly brought under control. Authorities say the blaze was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. at 695 Fitzwater Street. Officials determined that the fire began after smoking materials were carelessly discarded into the trash. The City Fire Marshal emphasized the importance of properly extinguishing cigarettes, advising residents to use deep, sturdy ashtrays filled with water to prevent accidental fires. Discarding cigarettes on the ground or into trash cans poses a significant fire hazard, as even a single ember can ignite a blaze.
