Woman Catches Fire, Dies While Smoking
Victim Relied On Oxygen Tank
POSTED: 7:27 pm EDT July 31,
2005
UPDATED: 7:34 pm EDT July 31,
2005
CINCINNATI -- Smoking is being blamed for a deadly fire on the campus of The Drake Center Saturday, News 5 reported.Officials said the fire broke out at the Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living Center on West Galbraith Road in Hartwell.Firefighters were called to the scene for a report of a woman on fire. When they arrived, workers found 80-year-old Louise Francis on the ground. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said Francis relied on an oxygen tank. Those who knew her said Francis was a smoker.Officials said damage to the building was limited.
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