Salem woman dies from burns
Helen Dometris Oliver died on Saturday, the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home said. The 85-year-old woman was burned in her East Main Street home when her clothes ignited, officials said. Click here to read the breaking news item from roanoke.com.
Plus here’s a note from Salem Fire & EMS relating to the incident: “The Salem Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone to please keep a three foot clearance around all heating sources.”
January 18, 2009 - 9:42 PM
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