Explosion from propane leak causes burns at residence, West Chester PA
Fire & ArsonA propane leak caused an explosion near North High Street. A man suffered burns to his face and hands. Another man has labored breathing and is quadriplegic. Two full propane tanks are located at the back of the property.
Audio|Source: Chester County Law Enforcement Dispatch
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173, we located him near North High Street.
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Myself and Paul 14 will be conducting up on him when we swing around.
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North New, near 50 block.
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Yeah.
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Uncertain if anyone is inside the residence.
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We are getting multiple calls.
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Yeah, stopping in right next to St. Agnes.
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Sweet units, just to FYI, we're being advised that there are two 120-gallon propane tanks that are full to the rear of the property.
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We're also getting a report of a burn victim for a 64-year-old male with burns to face in hands.
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Golly.
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Okay.
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Two-eight, units, I'm also holding that phone assignment when someone's available.
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Okay.
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Okay. The Enits, the reporting party was attempted to light the furnace when the explosion occurred.
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It was initially a propane leak that exploded outside of the bedroom in the hallway.
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Seven sand two.
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EMS, a 58-year-old male,
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labored breathing at this time,
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quadriplegic,
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not responsive, but breathing,
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labored.
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Location mentioned:
Near N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
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