Widow dies in Dili fire

DILI, East Timor: A 50-year-old widow had to pay the ultimate price for forgetting to turn off her stove as she died in a fire in her house.

"She forgot to turn off her stove before going to sleep. The flames set fire to the walls which were made out of triplex," said East Timor Police spokesman Capt. Widodo WS yesterday.

As reported by Antara, the fire occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. A total of eight houses were gutted as a result, but Alda Barreto dos Santos was the only casualty.

Widodo said the accident should help remind people to always be cautious and check their stoves and other appliances before going to bed or leaving home.