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Yuma Fire Department issues warning to public after deadly mobile home fire

By Cody Lee

October 19, 2021 12:53 PM

Published October 19, 2021 12:33 PM

Firefighters say oxygen tanks pose variety of risks - News 11's Cody Lee reports

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Investigators believe oxygen sparked a fire that killed a Yuma man early Sunday morning. It quickly spread throughout most of the house.

Mike Erfert with the Yuma Fire Department says this isn't the first time this year a fire originated due to an oxygen tank. YFD has responded to four other similar calls.

According to FDA regulations, all oxygen cylinders have labels warning people not to smoke or have an open flame nearby, but Erfert admits people do it anyways.

Tonight on News 11's Evening Edition & KYMA.com - the fire department provides ways you can prevent this from happening and tips that could save a life.

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Cody Lee

Cody Lee joined 13 On Your Side and KYMA News 11 in March 2020, but he’s no stranger to Arizona. He grew up in the Phoenix area and enjoys everything Arizona has to offer.

You can contact Cody at cody.lee@kecytv.com.

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