Man suffers burns after oxygen device explodes while smoking, Indian Trail NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency responders were called to a residence near Kiker Brock Drive for a 78-year-old man who was burned when his oxygen device exploded while he was smoking. He suffered burns to his face and hands and had difficulty breathing.
Audio|Heard on: Union County and North Carolina State Fire
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Transcript:
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Utility 51, respond with EMS to near Kiker Brock Drive, cross streets of Unionville-Indian Trail Road West for a burn, operate on Bravo.
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Any station 51 unit en route to the burn on near Kiker Brock Drive, acknowledge on Bravo.
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See Conventure 51's in route.
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What's the operation champion?
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Bravo.
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51 on Bravo.
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Temporary Engine 51, Med 118, you're responding to near Kiker Brock Drive, cross streets of West Union of Indian Trail Road.
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78-year-old male who was smoking while using his oxygen, it exploded, he has burns to the face and hands, does have difficulty breathing.
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Cat recommends Code 3[1], we have notified FM6 as well.
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Patient can be located inside the house.
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[1]
Code 3: Respond emergent with lights and sirens
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Location mentioned:
Kiker Brock Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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