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Gasoline explosion causes backyard fire near Jefferson Hwy

Heard on: Jefferson LA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Complaint advised in their backyard they had a can of gasoline that exploded.
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Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA 70123
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a small backyard fire after a gasoline container reportedly exploded near Jefferson Highway in River Ridge. A male individual suffered burns to his legs and fingers. Firefighters extinguished the flames and placed the situation under control. EMS provided medical treatment at the scene.

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