Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue Crews were able to quickly extinguish a deck fire Sunday afternoon on East 9th Street in The Dalles.  No injuries were reported and the home is still livable.  According to MCFR officials, improperly disposed smoking materials caused the fire.  They remind people to dispose of smoking materials in a safe manner, recommending that cigarette butts are placed in a can with sand or water inside and a lid.  Also, avoid putting out cigarettes in potted plants as the dirt in the pots may have a high percentage of combustible material that can smolder and eventually cause a fire.