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Tonawanda fire victim dies

By WBFO News

Tonawanda, NY – A Town of Tonawanda man critically burned in an explosion in his apartment last Wednesday has died.

Authorities said 23-year old Jonathan Smith, of 9 Hale Court, died shortly after 8:00 p.m. Monday at Erie County Medical Center. He suffered serious burns over most of his body.

Police believe Smith intentionally sparked the explosion by opening a gas valve in his apartment.