SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. (AP) - Vermont State Police believe the accidental dropping of hot cigarette ashes or improper disposal of smoking materials contributed to the cause of a fatal mobile home fire.
Firefighters responded to the fire on April 14 in South Royalton. Authorities say icy road conditions slowed their response.
Investigators say 60-year-old Roberta Staples died in the fire of smoke inhalation. They said the fire originated where she was sleeping.
Her husband, Timothy Staples, escaped the burning home and called 911.
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