Summary
A man named James Christie found thousands of cigarette tips and filters used as insulation in his aunt's attic in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The materials likely came from a local cigarette factory that closed in 2014. Authorities do not recommend using cigarette materials for insulation due to potential fire risks.
Key Facts
- James Christie discovered cigarette tips and filters used as insulation in his aunt's attic.
- The house is located in Galgorm, County Antrim, near a former cigarette factory.
- The cigarette factory, JTI Gallaher, closed in 2014, resulting in over 800 job losses.
- Authorities say modern insulation materials are safer and were introduced in the 1970s.
- Building regulations do not recognize or recommend the use of cigarette materials for insulation.
- A former factory employee suggested the filters might have been waste and used for insulation as a cost-saving measure.
- The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service warns against using cigarette materials due to fire risks.
