Eye injury from water heater flash, Aurora CO


The audio reports a 20-year-old tried to light a gas water heater and it flashed toward their face, causing an eye injury. The person is conscious, breathing, and waiting outside in a pink sweater near East Alameda Avenue in Aurora.
Audio|Source: Aurora Fire
02:21
Transcript:
Dispatch reporting an eye injury near East Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO. A 20-year-old (name withheld) was attempting to light a friend's gas water heater when it flashed and struck their face, causing an eye injury. The person is conscious and breathing and will wait outside wearing a pink sweater. Radio unit and code details omitted.
Dispatch reporting an eye injury near East Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO. A 20-year-old (name withheld) was attempting to light a friend's gas water heater when it flashed and struck their face, causing an eye injury. The person is conscious and breathing and will wait outside wearing a pink sweater. Radio unit and code details omitted.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
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