Badges - Re: Smoking will kill you....
- From: C D Rowsell <cd2u@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:21:08 -0700
Well, he lives on the correct street doesn't he....
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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
The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997
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