Carson City Fire Department responds to explosion of warming fire device that injured man
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded late Monday morning to the 3400 block of Highway 50 East where there was an explosion involving an outdoor warming fire device, injuring one person.
First responders on scene report they are treating one person, an adult male, for second and third degree burns. A Care Flight air ambulance was ordered and will take the patient to either the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno or the burn unit at UC Davis hospital.
The man suffered severe burns to the hands, face and chest, according to a battalion chief on scene.
The incident was reported at around 11:35 a.m.
Firefighters arriving found a small fire burning and the injured man. A woman who was with the man contacted 911, describing the explosion and the device as being propane for a warming fire.
The incident is under investigation. We will update as more information becomes available.