Fire-safe cigarettes to be mandated in Minnesota

A new state law takes effect Dec. 1 that advocates say could substantially reduce the number of home fires in Minnesota. Cigarettes are the leading cause of those fires and starting Monday, cigarettes sold in Minnesota must be "fire-safe." MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Lorraine Carli. She is with the National Fire Protection Association, a group that has been pushing for this legislation throughout the country.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 11/25/2008, 7:45 a.m.