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Mass. Fire Marshal IDs Newton man killed in fire, reveals what caused the fire

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Scott Patz, 69, died after a fire engulfed his home at 1243 Walnut St. Investigators believe the fire began near the living room couch, caused by smoking materials. Investigators found that the home did not have working smoke alarms. More than 100 Massachusetts residents have lost their lives in smoking fires over the past 10 years.

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Mass. Fire Marshal IDs Newton man killed in fire, reveals what caused the fire

Improperly disposed smoking materials likely caused the death of a Newton man when a fire ravaged his home on March 24, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine’s office announced. Scott Patz, 69, died after a fire engulfed his home at 1243 Walnut St., Davine’s office said in a statement. Another person who was injured was able to drive themself to the hospital.

1 month ago·Springfield, United States

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