FIREFIGHTERS say a smoke alarm saved a woman’s life after an unattended cigarette caused fire in her Ngunnawal home on Saturday. 
Fire crews responded to an emergency call just after 2am on Carina Street and arrived to find a blaze in the bedroom and a smoke alarm sounding off.
The sole occupant, an elderly lady, had safely evacuated from the property and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
The initial damage bill has been estimated at $5,000.
Firefighters say the incident highlights the importance of working smoke alarms.
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