Fire victim dies

Paul Briffa, 42, who suffered severe burns in a fire at his home in St Julian's Street, Birkirkara, on January 22, died yesterday in hospital, the police said. The fire broke out in Mr Briffa's bedroom at about 10.30 p.m. The police said the fire was...

Paul Briffa, 42, who suffered severe burns in a fire at his home in St Julian's Street, Birkirkara, on January 22, died yesterday in hospital, the police said.

The fire broke out in Mr Briffa's bedroom at about 10.30 p.m.

The police said the fire was caused by a gas heater that was close to his bed.

His wife was only slightly injured.

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