The state Fire Marshal is urging individuals who smoke to “be sure to put it out, all the way, every time” after a 79-year-old man died in a Plymouth home fireplace began by “smoking materials” final week.
“There’s no truly safe way to smoke, but it’s especially dangerous to smoke in bed or when you’re drowsy,” stated State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey in a Friday assertion, who added that smoking contributes to about 500 construction fires and a dozen fireplace deaths annually. “If you must smoke, then please — be sure to put it out, all the way, every time.”
The Plymouth Fire Department responded to a Life Alert notification at 5:24 a.m. on Feb. 10 within the space of 41 Post N Rail Ave., a single-story, multi-family dwelling.
Firefighters there discovered three adults who had escaped the flames and smoke however discovered that two adults have been nonetheless inside. They made entry and have been in a position to save one “older adult,” who was transported from the scene in crucial situation however is anticipated to outlive, in response to the state Department of Fire Services.
The different grownup inside was William J. Price, 79, who died within the fireplace.
The fireplace division stated that working fireplace alarms “appear to have helped avert an even greater tragedy,” in response to a Facebook submit that day by the Department of Fire Services.
“I again want to express our sorrow to Mr. Price’s family and loved ones,” stated Plymouth Fire Chief Neil Foley. “This was a tragedy for them and our neighborhood.
“I’d also like to remind all our residents that smoking materials are the leading cause of fire deaths in Massachusetts and the nation. If you smoke or have guests who do, please use a heavy ashtray on a sturdy surface.”
Source: www.bostonherald.com”