Man's Death Leads To Minn. Motel Fire
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (AP) -- Fire investigators say a 70-year-old man's death while smoking led to a fire at an International Falls motel.
Police say Runo Korpi died from medical complications at the Budget Host Inn. A cigarette Korpi was smoking then ignited the room.
KQDS-TV reports the International Falls fire chief says Korpi's body was found on the floor between his bed and a chair.
Hotel guests reported the fire just after 3:40 a.m. Tuesday. Several guests were evacuated safety and sent to another hotel to stay.
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