Blind man killed after oven accidentally turns on, ignites jacket in apartment

A house fire in South Carolina resulted in the death of a 73-year-old man. The victim, identified as Jerry Martin Ellis, was found dead inside an apartment. m.

A preliminary investigation found that an oven was accidentally turned on, causing Ellis' jacket to catch fire. The cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation secondary to thermal burns, and Ellis' death was ruled accidental. For further details on the incident, readers can refer to the original report from the source.