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Newport woman dies after paint can explodes in garden fire
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Katie Louise Marshall, 32, from Newport, died three months after suffering 45-55% burns when a paint canister exploded in a garden fire she had lit. She passed away at Bristol Royal Infirmary from bacterial pneumonia caused by inhalation and burns. Gwent Coroner's Court opened an investigation, with a full inquest scheduled for 9 June 2027.
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- Katie Louise Marshall suffered 45-55% burns when a paint canister exploded in a garden fire in June.
- She had placed a black bin bag containing rubbish and the paint canister onto the fire.
- Marshall died at Bristol Royal Infirmary on 24 September from bacterial pneumonia caused by inhalation and burns.
- Senior coroner for Gwent Caroline Saunders recorded her death as unnatural and adjourned the hearing.
- A full inquest into the incident will be held on 9 June 2027.
