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Baltimore City Fire Department investigators determine cause in 2-alarm fire at Lanvale Towers.
Investigators said that the fire was cause by an "improperly discarded cigarette material" found inside a trash shoot on the eighth floor.
RELATED: 33 residents displaced after Lanvale Towers fire in east Baltimore
City Fire Chief Niles R. Ford said, "It was unfortunate that the residents of Lanvale Towers were without a place to stay. Fortunately, no one was injured and everyone was able to escape safely."
RELATED: Firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire in east Baltimore, 33 residents displaced
More than 170 residents were displaced from high-rise apartment building on April 16.
The American Red Cross, Baltimore Housing and building management assisted in providing resources for all residents.
