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Man suffers burns after oxygen and cigarette explosion, Hutchinson KS

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Near E Ave B, Hutchinson, KS 67501

A 76-year-old man sustained burns to his face and thumb when using oxygen and smoking a cigarette, causing a small explosion. He is conscious and breathing; emergency responders are on scene.

Audio|Source: Reno and Rice County Public Safety
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Engine 6, 311, Kansas Avenue, Farmington Road, North Elm Street, and North Maple Street, medical assist.
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311, Kansas Avenue, Medical Assist.
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Section 3.2, you'll be responding on a 76-year-old male conscious and breathing.
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He had oxygen on and was smoking a cigarette. It caused a small explosion to his face and his thumb. This happened about an hour ago. All of the fire and smoke is out.

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Near E Ave B, Hutchinson, KS 67501
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