Report: JFK Library fire was caused by "careless" smoker

Another view of the damage to the JFK Library. Photo by Bill ForryAnother view of the damage to the JFK Library. Photo by Bill Forry

(Thurs., April 18, 6:30p.m.)- After days of investigation, a just-released Boston Fire Department report concludes that Monday's fire at the JFK Library on Columbia Point was caused by "careless disposal of smoking material." The report closes the door on any continued link to the terror attack in Boston's Back Bay- which took place just minutes before the fire alarms activated at the presidential library.

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