An employee vaping in the smoking area near empty 55-gallon containers that were previously filled with flammable liquid sparked the blast.

News Health Department votes down amendment to allow casino to have designated smoking area By Morgan Pemberton May 15, 2025 - 7:20 pm ...

There are exceptions for religious or cultural ceremonies, and smoking is still allowed in a park if there's a designated smoking area. The city council passed the ban with a 4-3 vote.

The law, which went into effect Wednesday, permits a designated smoking area of 15 percent at beaches. Smoking is still permitted in parking lots.