LEWISTON, Maine — 75-year-old Victor Lauze was found in his apartment at 104 Knox Street in Lewiston Sunday night with severe burns, according to the State Fire Marshal's office.
Lauze later died at Maine Medical Center. Officials say Lauze accidentally caught his clothing on fire while smoking.
Neighbors heard his smoke detector going off and called 911. Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said there was little damage to the apartment from the fire.