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Man in wheelchair hurt in welding incident near 91st and Glendale avenues

Rural Metro Fire Department
Posted at 10:23 AM, May 01, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-02 15:31:44-04

Authorities say a man in a wheelchair suffered serious burn injuries during a welding incident near 91st and Glendale avenues Saturday.

According to Rural Metro Fire officials, the 79-year-old man was injured when welding equipment he was working with somehow exploded.

The man suffered burns to his upper torso and face.

He was taken to a hospital in serious condition.

No other details were provided.