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A carelessly discarded marijuana joint is being blamed for a fire in a Western University-affiliated residence early Friday morning.

London’s fire department said the marijuana joint was thrown into a recycling bin near a bed in a door room at the Huron University College’s O’Neil Residence, causing the bed to catch fire.

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No one was hurt in the incident, which caused an estimated $2,000 in damages and that authorities are calling “accidental in nature.”

The London Fire Department also said the smoke alarm had been covered with a bag to make it inoperable.

“Any careless discard of smoking materials can cause significant fires with potential for serious injury or loss of life. Early detection is key when any fire occurs,” acting deputy fire Chief Jack Burt said in a press release.

“Altering or impairing a smoke alarm places yourself and others at great risk. I encourage those who smoke to do so responsibly. Smoke outside, use a deep ashtray and when you put it out, be sure to put it right out.”

The incident comes only two days after cannabis consumption for recreational purposes became legal in Canada.

According to Western University’s policies regulating marijuana use, also released two days ago, smoking pot is prohibited anywhere on campus, even in designated smoking areas.

Among other regulations, Western is also banning students from growing cannabis plants anywhere in the school or making food or drinks that contain marijuana.