Investigators officially release the cause.
Careless smoking blamed in Millrise fire
The massive fire in Millrise that destroyed a condominium building was caused by careless disposal of smoking material into a planter, the fire department said today.
The fire at the Canvas at Millrise building destroyed much of the fourth floor and other units on lower levels because of water and smoke damage. The city has said the 159-unit building -- of which 150 units were occupied -- is now uninhabitable.