Cassie McGrath
masslive.com
(MCT)
A Kingston woman died last weekend after dropping a candle, burning her clothes and causing serious injuries.
The Kingston Fire Department responded to a call in the area of South Street at around 3 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they found the injured woman, who was identified as an older adult and transported her for medical treatment.
“We ask that you keep the victim, victim’s family, and all the first responders involved in your thoughts following this terrible tragedy,” the departmentwrote.
There was no structural damage, according to authorities, and her name is being withheld pending full family notifications.
“I’d like to express the deepest condolences of the Kingston Fare Department to the victim’s family,” Kingston Fire Chief Mark Douglass said. “Remember that even a small flame can pose a fire and burn hazard. Always place a candle in a sturdy candleholder or nonflammable saucer on a solid, steady surface before you light it. Keep anything that can burn at least one foot away on all sides, and extinguish the flame before leaving the room or going to sleep. Even better, select battery-powered flameless candles, which offer the same soft light that traditional candles do.”
The last candle fire in Massachusetts occurred in Revere, according to authorities, on Dec. 8, 2020. It killed one person and injured three, with damage estimated at $1.1 million.
“Wear short or tightly-rolled sleeves when using candles or cooking on a stovetop so they don’t brush up against the flames and ignite,” State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said. “If clothing does catch fire, smother it rather than trying to run or bat it out. Remember to stop, drop, and roll, or cover the flames with a blanket, towel, or coat. Use cool water on the burn, and call 9-1-1 for medical help right away.
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