Mahiliou Woman Dies After Attempting to Light Cigarette From Gas Stove

Reform.news Editorial Team · 24 June 2026, 09:18

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An attempt by a woman from Mahiliou to light a cigarette from a gas stove ended in tragedy. The State Committee of Forensic Examinations reported on the accident.

The 57-year-old woman tried to light a cigarette from a gas stove in her apartment. However, her clothing caught fire.

She was hospitalised with severe burns. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to save her life. She died two and a half weeks later.