Badges - Re: Smoking will kill you....
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- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:15:37 -0500 (CDT)
Also reminds me of a guy I once saw bent over filling a gas can with a lit
cigarette in his mouth. I got the hell away.
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From: "Charles Rahn" <c.t.rahn@xxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 12:01:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
Subject: Badges - Smoking will kill you....
Man On Oxygen Tank Starts Fire While Smoking
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. -- An elderly man was severely burned in a house fire at
the 400-block of Fruitloop Circle Monday morning, according to Osceola County
Fire Rescue.Osceola County firefighters believe the fire started when the
homeowner was smoking a cigarette while hooked up to his oxygen tank.
Firefighters believe it started in the bathroom.The fire ignited, burning his
face and chest. The man, however, was able to dial 911. He was flown to the
hospital.Officials said there was very little damage to the home and the fire
was very quick.The man told fire officials that he was well aware of the
dangers of smoking while on oxygen; there's even a "no smoking" sign in his
home."Anytime you're dealing with oxygen, it's really dangerous because it's
extremely flammable. Oxygen supports combustion, which makes it more
dangerous," said Battalion Chief Kevin Meyers of the Osceola County Fire
Rescue. The man's name or condition have not been released.
The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997
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