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An improperly disposed cigarette butt started a fire near the front door of a home in Thunder Bay.

Fire and Rescue says it happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue.

A neighbour noticed fire and smoke on the porch of a small Westfort home and called 911.

When crews got to the scene, they found the fire at the front door. But they put it out before it could spread to the rest of the building.

No injuries were reported. Firefighters removed light smoke from the house with a high volume electric fan.

The fire service says this is an important reminder that everyone should look out for their neighbours.