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FD: Man burned in mobile home fire in AJ

Posted at 9:34 PM, May 30, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-31 02:57:59-04

A 59-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after a mobile home fire in Apache Junction Monday night.

Rescue crews were called to the scene near McKellips Boulevard and Ironwood Drive around 9 p.m.

Neighbors tell ABC15 the fire started small and then started to explode.

Officials say the man was unconscious when crews arrived, but firefighters were able to revive him.

Firefighters say he is currently being treated for second and third degree burns to over 30 percent of his body.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The victim is not being identified at this time. 

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