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Man suffers burn from explosion

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.

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