Man suffers burn from explosion

A man suffered upper body injuries after a reported explosion on Balmoral Way, Pakenham. Picture: Supplied

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and Ambulance Victoria was called to a reported explosion in Balmoral Way, Pakenham at around 11am on Monday 28 August.

Ambulance Victoria called FRV to attend scene a report scene of a person suffering burns following an explosion.

Crews on scene found a male in his 20s with burns to his upper body and face with potential airway burns after he poured flammable liquid onto a fire.

FRV crews made the scene safe and handed the patient to Ambulance Victoria.

Ambulance Victoria took the man to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition.

FRV reported that their State Fire investigation has been notified about the incident.