Homeless man in Quincy likely died from smoke after fire in his minivan, fire officials say

A Quincy man in his 30s died from apparent smoke inhalation on Christmas Eve after blankets caught fire in his minivan where he was sleeping.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined; however, officials discovered cigarette butts in close proximity to the location, suggesting a possible link.

Tragically, this incident marks the third fatal fire involving a homeless individual this year, highlighting a concerning pattern in the community.

Investigators reported heavy smoke damage and minor fire damage to the minivan, with the fire apparently self-extinguishing before emergency services arrived.

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