Nottingham Post published Smoking in bed caused killer blaze

Lighting up in bed was the most likely cause of a fire that killed a pensioner, an inquest has ruled.David Owen, from West Bridgford, died of severe burns and organ failure following a blaze at his Hilton Grange home last year.Nottinghamshire Coroner Mairin Casey ruled on Thursday that the 67-year-old had most likely died after the flame from his cigarette lighter ignited his bedclothes.Ms Casey returned a conclusion of accidental death."Mr Owen had been given advice by the Fire and Rescue...