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Retired Tenn. firefighter dies in house fire

Joe Collins, 72, died in his home after a fire that officials believe was caused by an electrical failure

By FireRescue1 Staff

JACSKSON, Tenn. — A retired firefighter died Monday morning in a house fire.

Associated Press reported that Joe Collins, 72, was at his home of 30 years when a fire broke out. Firefighters responded to the call and found him during a primary search, according to Madison County Fire Department Chief Eric Turner.

Officials believe an electrical failure involving the multi-plug outlet in the living room caused the fire.

Investigators found no evidence of foul play, and the home was equipped with a working smoke alarm.

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