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Blind man killed after oven accidentally turns on, ignites jacket in apartment
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lorenza Medley , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim, identified by the Anderson County Coroner's Office, was found dead inside an apartment.
A house fire in South Carolina resulted in the death of a 73-year-old man. The victim, identified by the Anderson County Coroner's Office, was found dead inside an apartment. m.
A preliminary investigation suggests that an oven was accidentally turned on, causing the man's jacket to catch fire. The cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation due to thermal burns, and the death was ruled accidental. Further details about the incident are available from the Anderson County Coroner's Office and local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 20, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A house fire in South Carolina resulted in the death of a 73-year-old man. The victim, identified by the Anderson County Coroner's Office, was found dead inside an apartment. The fire occurred early…
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