A 68-year-old woman tragically died in a fire at an apartment in Springfield on Sunday night. The state fire marshal’s office reported the incident on Monday.
Details of the Fire
The Springfield Fire Department responded to the fire around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday along Blood River Road. When firefighters arrived, they discovered the woman had died in the fire, though her name has not been released yet.
Possible Causes of the Fire
The state fire marshal’s office is still investigating the cause of the fire. However, they suspect it may have been started by improperly disposed cigarettes or batteries.
Chief Bryan J. Adams, DPS Principal Assistant, commented, “Smoking materials remain one of the leading causes of fatal residential fires.”
