NewsJuly 8, 2008
Poplar Bluff, Mo., woman dies in fire
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- An investigation continues into the fire death of a Southeast Missouri woman, but authorities believe a cigarette is to blame. Sixty-year-old Brenda Petersen of Poplar Bluff died Thursday. Authorities say a couch caught fire. Butler County Deputy Coroner Jim Akers says Petersen suffered third-degree burns over her entire body and suffered smoke inhalation...
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POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- An investigation continues into the fire death of a Southeast Missouri woman, but authorities believe a cigarette is to blame.
Sixty-year-old Brenda Petersen of Poplar Bluff died Thursday. Authorities say a couch caught fire. Butler County Deputy Coroner Jim Akers says Petersen suffered third-degree burns over her entire body and suffered smoke inhalation.
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The fire was contained to the couch. Authorities believe Petersen tried to fight the fire herself -- a plastic bucket was found near her.
Petersen lived alone in the residence.
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