Elderly man injured in oxygen tank explosion, Reeds Spring MO
Fire & ArsonAn elderly man suffered facial burns after his oxygen tank caught fire while he was smoking. He was conscious but had difficulty breathing. Emergency services responded and a life flight was en route. The incident occurred near Aire Lane.
Audio|Source: Tri Lakes Area Emergency Services
03:25
Transcript:
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Explosion reported near Aire Lane at 1714.
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92, 527,
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and OLN, Tom,
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364, 138,001, Whitemale, Missouri.
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South Wales, anybody.
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One mercercombe.
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Yeah, go for one.
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All four pads are open, nor other inbound or outbound traffic.
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Which pad would you like?
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Well, it's just made Pat number three.
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Pat three.
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Very tag showing on a 2008 Ford passenger to Michael Woods out of Sykeston.
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So an invalid expired March 2014.
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No one.
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Hello.
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The proxy dockingion, now do we have an idea of where the patient is located at?
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Affirm, I show you in route, the patient called us direct.
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We are attempting to get ahold of staff at this time.
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They're on the bike trail near one of the waterfalls.
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It's a 23-2-3-year-old female who fell off of the bike and hit her head.
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I'll be that. I'm on saying the main entrance.
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Tell me.
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Don't retain you command.
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That's clear at 1716.
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6024.
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6024 is in row of three.
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1718.
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Sorry,
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I have a gesture when you're ready.
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Go ahead, Central.
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Your patient's a 65, 65 year old male who was apparently smoking and blew his oxygen up in his face.
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He's reported to be conscious, having difficulty breathing.
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The caller states that he believes he's got all the fire out at this time and feels like there's not any danger.
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There's significant facial burns to the patient.
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Your address is near Aire Lane.
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This is I-square, thank you.
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You're going to be getting a call coming in for an explosion,
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facial burns to elderly mail.
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We're going to need lifeline for this one.
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The mercy is lifting an aircraft, unknown,
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landing zone at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Aire Ln, Reeds Spring, MO 65737
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