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I have often wondered how bush fires start. Apart from lightning, most instances of bush fires are caused by human activities. Like many motorists, I have received on numerous occasions on my car's bumper and hood the lighted cigarette butt tossed out by the driver in front of me. I have raged, sounded my horn and prayed that a cruising police officer would catch such an unconscious and criminal act. Alas!

I think such acts should be severely punished. In addition, there should be a public campaign to sensitize drivers and motorists who casually and ignorantly toss cigarette butts out of their vehicles. It is dangerous to the environment and a hazard to other drivers.

Anthony Fonebi, Beltsville