Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Man Burned in Hand and Face While Barbecuing

A Magnolia man sustained burns to his hand and face after using gunpowder to light to up his barbecue grill.

State fire investigators were called to the scene and are investigating the incident. Investigators say the 50-year-old man was burned when he intentionally poured gunpowder in a charcoal grill and ignited the powder causing a flash fire.

The man sustained third-degree burns to the hand he used to ignite the black powder. He also experience first-degree burns to his face and singed his hair.

Investigators believe alcohol played a part in this incident.

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