An 88-year-old man in Sutton-in-Ashfield died after discarding a cigarette in his home
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service has issued a warning following the death of an elderly man. Kenneth Allen, 88, died in a fire caused by a non-reduce ignition propensity cigarette discarded into a commode on December 16, 2022.
“Without the inbuilt safety features of legally manufactured cigarettes, it means that if these non-RIP cigarettes are not extinguished properly, or are discarded inappropriately, accidental fires can occur more easily.” The man was discovered by firefighters in this room with extensive burn injuries and no signs of life. A joint fire and police investigation concluded that there was no third-party involvement and that this was an accidental fire caused by a non-RIP cigarette discarded into the commode.
“To discuss fire safety matters within the home I’d ask those with concerns to arrange for a free Safe and Well Visit by contacting Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.”
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