Not Funny, but found on Darwin Awards List!
A Newtown woman suffered third-degree burns when her OXYGEN mask ignited as she lit a cigarette, against strict doctor's orders to avoid open flames near the accelerant.
She is in critical condition.
Recent update:
Newtown woman dies from fire injuries
(Newtown-AP, May 9, 2001 7:55 AM) _ A Newtown woman severely burned in a fire in her home last month has died at Bridgeport Hospital.
Fifty-nine-year-old Maureen Carrigg died at Bridgeport Hospital over the weekend.
She suffered second- and third-degree burns after oxygen feeding the mask that helped her breathe ignited.
She had been in critical condition since being admitted after the April 25th fire.
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