A house fire in Buncombe County, North Carolina Wednesday did not have to happen. The fire broke out at a mobile home on Propst Road in Candler around 7:30, Wednesday morning.
As smoke billowed, the fire marshal reported Firefighters gained access to the home via a window because of structural damage to the floor. 74 year old Margaret Johnson, who had limited mobility due to health conditions, was found dead.
An investigation by the Buncombe County Fire Marshal determined the fire was caused by smoking while using medical oxygen.