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State Fire Investigator Brian Smith talks with Maintenance worker Robert Gaddis (back to the camera) on Tuesday during the fore investigation
(Cleveland)- White County officials reported Friday that an arrest warrant has been issued for 47 year old Robert Gaddis of Cleveland, the maintenance person at the mobile home park where a 22 year old White County woman was seriously burned in a flash fire incident Tuesday.
State Fire Marshalls Office Public Information Officer Laura Wright said via email on Wednesday. “An open propane gas line that was previously connected to a heater caused a flash fire,” Wright advised, “The heater had been disconnected and no cap or gas valve was on the gas line.”
White County Sheriff ‘s Department spokesman Captain Tim Chapman said, the warrant for reckless conduct was taken by the State Fire Marshall. Chapman said the charges stem from when Gaddis , who provided maintenance at Taylor Mobile Home Park, locate on Purple Star Lane, allegedly hooked up a gas stove but not a heater leaving an open gas line.
The 22year old woman, identified as Autumn Wade, suffered severe burns over the majority of her body. Wade was transported to the Burn Center at Grady Hospital in Atlanta by White County EMS ambulance.
According to reports the woman is listed in serious condition.
Chapman said, White County Sheriff investigator Jason Davis is continuing to investigate and more charges could be filed.
