Cigarette in flowerpot sparks fire at Billings four-plex

Cigarette in flowerpot sparks fire at Billings four-plex

BILLINGS - A cigarette discarded in a flowerpot sparked a fire at a four-plex home early Friday morning, causing significant damage to multiple units, the Billings Fire Department said.The fire occurred just after midnight on the 500 block of Howard Avenue, according to a department release.Firefighters said the blaze started on a second-floor outside deck and caused significant damage to two suites. Two lower-level apartments also sustained wat…