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BBQ safety video released after Preston man sets himself on fire

Posted on - 17th June, 2016 - 9:48am | Author - | Posted in - Preston News, Videos

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Firefighters have warned Prestonians about attempting to light or relight barbecues using petrol.

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Crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an address in Preston on Sunday 12 June.

A man had resorted to using petrol to start a charcoal BBQ and accidentally set himself on fire.

A spokesman for the fire service said: “It’s a very volatile fuel, meaning that on exposure to air it quickly becomes a highly flammable vapour that surrounds the person using it – that’s why petrol stations have notices up saying no smoking.

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“The inevitable happened and when the man struck a light the vapour ignited and inflicted severe burns to his hand and arm.”

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