Flaming Tennis Shoes

Flaming Tennis Shoes
The life of Reiva Nix, a 67-year-old grandmother living in Egdewood, TX, was claimed in a tragic accident on March 31. She was cleaning her tennis shoes with gasoline when a nearby stove ignited the fumes . . . and shoes . . . which Reiva was still wearing. Alone at the time of the accident, she ran next door for help, where her neighbor was finally able extinguish the fire with a garden hose. She died from her burns at 2am at the Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Investigators noted that her flammable 65% polyester clothing contributed to the blaze. Chief Corbett said several people have told him they also clean their shoes with gasoline. He cautioned them about their practice.

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