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Monroe man killed when cigarette ignites oxygen tanks 

Jump to full article: Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, 2010-07-22
Author: News Sentinel staff

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SWEETWATER - A man died after apparently igniting his oxygen tanks with a cigarette, causing an explosion that burned his mobile home and hurled him from the residence.

Jackie Smith, who was in his 50s, died in the 4:30 p.m. Wednesday explosion, according to Sweetwater Fire Chief Doug Watson.

"It looks like he was on oxygen and a heavy smoker," Watson said.

Four of the oxygen canisters, which stand about 30 inches high each, exploded during the incident, the chief said.

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