Propane heater explosion injures man in his 50s, Rome GA
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Fire & ArsonA man in his 50s was injured by a propane heater explosion at a location near Old Dalton Road. He sustained burns to his legs and possibly his hand. There is no active fire, but the building where the heater was located requires inspection.
Audio|Heard on: Floyd County Police, Fire and EMS
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01:39
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch to fire engine 8, respond near Old Dalton Road.
00:06
Caller advises their propane heater exploded.
00:12
There is no active fire.
00:14
Caller has burns on the lower legs.
00:20
EMS is en route.
00:22
Also possibly burned hand.
00:29
... (inaudible) ...
00:37
At the scene with affected vehicle.
00:48
Unable to breathe properly due to situation.
00:56
Fire is contained.
01:00
Situation is final.
01:07
Engine 8 responding near Old Dalton Road.
01:14
Subject in his 50s was using a propane heater when it exploded.
01:24
Heater was in an outside building.
01:27
It is not on fire.
01:29
Building needs to be checked.
01:31
Patient complains of leg and hand injuries.
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Location mentioned:
Old Dalton Rd NE, Rome, GA 30165
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