Authorities say the victim was cooking when grease in a pot ignited after its contents spilled over. The fire spread quickly, and the resident suffered burns while trying to remove the flaming pot ...

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According to Lees, Amelia Peracchino, 88, was cooking when grease splashed over her, setting her clothes on fire. She suffered severe burns but ultimately passed. Her death has been ruled accidental.