Doncaster grandad died after flammable skin cream on clothes caught fire

Doncaster grandad died after flammable skin cream on clothes caught fire

A Doncaster grandad died after his clothes caught fire due to the flammable skin cream he used, an investigation has found – with his grieiving family issuing a warning to others.

Family issue emollient cream safety plea after much loved grandad dies in house fire - South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

A Mexborough grandad died in a house fire after the clothing he was wearing ignited from a gas heater, a fire service investigation has found. It is believed that Jim Rownsley (pictured), of Kempton Gardens, Mexborough, Doncaster, may have sadly passed away due to emollient cream residue in his clothes which made them more flammable. Now, Jim’s family want to warn others about the risks posed by emollient creams, which are used in the treatment …