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Explosion with injuries near Manchester Ave SW

Heard on: Morgan AL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
01:54
00:00
Central dispatch to engine five, engine seven, back to medic 213 , KRV 203 .
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Manchester Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an explosion that caused injuries to a 66-year-old male near Manchester Avenue SW in Decatur. Reports suggest the incident occurred while the man was smoking near oxygen equipment. The patient sustained facial burns, and fire and EMS units were dispatched with a helicopter requested for transport.

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