Extension-cord mess cited in fire that killed N.B. mother, three sons
ST. GEORGE, N.B. — Fire investigators say a mess of extension cords and power bars, as well as the failure of an electrical component, were likely to blame for a fire that killed a New Brunswick woman and her three adult sons in April.
The bodies of Esther Boyd, who was in her 80s, and her sons Davey, Billy and Robbie were found inside a St. George, N.B., home on April 11.
Investigator Jeff Cross wrote in his report that multiple electrical cords were found near where the fire started.
“With the findings of such a tremendous amount of extension cords, power bars, power blocks along with various electronic devices throughout the room, and more specifically within the area of origin, and although not a specific source of ignition identified, it is my opinion that the poor electrical housekeeping contributed to this fatal fire,” Cross wrote.