70-year-old woman and 80-year-old man die in accidental fire caused by smoking and an oxygen-generating machine; home lacked smoke detectors, El Paso Fire Department urges smoke alarm installation.
El Paso Fire Department's investigation concluded that an accidental fire in the Lower Valley, which resulted in the deaths of a 70-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man, was caused by smoking and an oxygen-generating machine. The home lacked working smoke detectors. The department urges the community to prioritize smoke alarm installation, offering free alarms and installation services via 311 or their website.
April 23, 2024
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