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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Dalton

Grandfather, 89, died after skin cream caused his clothes to set on fire

James Rownsley died in February after his clothing ignited at home - (South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue)

A grandfather died when a flame from a gas fire set light to residues of a skin moisturiser on his clothing, a coroner has ruled.

James Rownsley’s family are now warning people how emollients can be dangerous because they are so flammable.

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