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Life-Threatening Toms River Fire Caused By Smoking Near Oxygen: Prosecutor
A fire that left one person in critical condition and another hospitalized has been ruled accidental, caused by careless smoking, authorities said.
On Sunday, March 20, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Toms River police and firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Mount Everest Lane.
During the primary search of the residence, two occupants, later identified as Linda Summerton, 73, and Ricky McMurry, 73, were found, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.
Due to the extent of their injuries, both occupants were airlifted to the Burn Center at Cooper…
