On Wednesday afternoon, firefighters in Mar del Plata were called to control a fire that broke out in a downtown apartment after a neighbor carelessly threw a lit cigarette butt from an upper floor. The incident occurred on Avenida Luro, where the cigarette butt fell onto the balcony of a third-floor unit that contained flammable materials, causing a small blaze to ignite.

Realizing the gravity of his actions, the individual who threw the cigarette butt immediately sought assistance from local police and firefighters. In an attempt to put out the flames himself, he began tossing water down from his balcony, indicating a quick reaction despite the initial negligence that led to the fire.

Firefighters arrived promptly at the scene with two firefighting units and successfully extinguished the fire, preventing further damage and potential injuries. This incident underscores the risks posed by careless disposal of smoking materials, especially in residential areas where flammable objects may be present on balconies.