Butthead, n.: someone who throws their cigarette butts anywhere. This seemingly harmless gesture may actually cause fires and is a source of pollution.

''A citizen had called 911 to report a fire burning uncontrollably in his kitchen, located in a ground-floor unit of a 42-unit apartment building.[...] The occupant of the apartment above, #302, did not have a smoke alarm. As the smoke was spreading throughout her apartment, she remained fast asleep.''

This year, even though gatherings are forbidden due to COVID-19, we must follow recommendations in order to stay safe during the Holidays.

Through December 24, firefighters invite you to give generously.

Since January, cigarette butts in flower pots and flower beds have caused more than 125 fires in Montréal and more than a million dollars and damages.