A CORONER has warned against these materials that may cause "future deaths" after a woman died in a house fire.

Pauline Mcinroy Allison, 78, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital from significant burns sustained when her house went up in flames in March.

The coroner found Ms Allison caused the blaze by smoking in bed and was unable to escape as she was immobile.

A West Sussex Fire and Rescue investigation and a forensic fire investigator both concluded that the cause of the fire had been smoking materials coming into contact with flammable materials on the bed.

Coroner Robert Simpson warned of materials that "risks that future deaths" unless action is taken.

They included emollient creams containing flammable ingredients and air mattresses, both of which were found in Ms Allison's room at the time of the fire.

He said: "During the course of the investigation my inquiries revealed matters giving rise to concern.

"In my opinion, there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken.

"Mrs Allison used emollient creams containing flammable ingredients.

"I heard evidence that these ingredients can build up on clothing and bedding.

"The effect of this build up is to make material ignite more easily and burn more quickly.

"In addition to this the presence of an air mattress can further facilitate the ignition and spread of a fire by introducing additional air to the fire if it melts or punctures.

"I am concerned that not enough is being done to ensure that these patients, their families, and carers are aware of the risks and to ensure that they are referred to their local fire and rescue service for advice and assistance."