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Bourbonnais, IL – Oxygen Tank Ignites House Fire, Two Injured
Bourbonnais, IL A house fire in Bourbonnais, sparked by a cigarette lit near an oxygen tank, has left two injured and a home in ruins.
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2024-01-16T02:15:35.000Z
Bourbonnais, IL – Oxygen Tank Ignites House Fire, Two Injured A house fire in Bourbonnais, sparked by a cigarette lit near an oxygen tank, has left two injured and a home in ruins.
The incident occurred earlier today, prompting an immediate response from local fire and medical services. According to reports, the blaze began after a cigarette was lit in close proximity to an active oxygen tank, resulting in a sudden ignition.
Two individuals were injured in the event and were treated by paramedics on the scene. Authorities are using the incident as a reminder of the extreme dangers associated with smoking while using oxygen equipment.