My poor grandad died after lighting fire & cream on PJs went up in flames
A GRANDDAUGHTER was left devastated after her beloved grandad died when his pyjamas went up in flames while lighting a fire.
TL;DR
- James ‘Jim’ Rownsley, 89, died after his pyjamas caught fire.
- Investigators believe a spark from his gas fire ignited his pyjamas.
- The pyjamas had residue from emollient creams used to treat a chronic skin condition.
- The fire spread quickly due to the cream residue on his clothing and a fabric sofa.
- His granddaughter, Sherrie-Leigh Higgins, learned about the incident while at his GP surgery.
- Jim was planning to celebrate his 90th birthday soon after the incident.
- The family could not see Jim after his death due to the severity of his burns.