Man airlifted to hospital after lighter explodes in his clothes at Dapto Mall
A lighter exploded in a man's clothes at Dapto Mall, causing burns to his back, torso, and legs.
Emergency services rushed to Dapto Mall at 10:20 am on Friday after a man caught fire. A man in his 70s caught fire.
A lighter in his clothes exploded, causing burns to his back, legs and torso. A rescue helicopter flew him to Royal North Shore Hospital.
He was in serious but stable condition. Lighter accidents continue to harm people across the Illawarra.
- 70s
- Age
- 10:20am Friday, October 30
- Time
- Royal North Shore Hospital
- Hospital
- Serious but stable
- Condition
Why it mattersA preventable accident caused serious burns. It needed helicopter evacuation and hospital care. This shows the danger of carrying lighters loose in your clothing.
AustraliaThe incident is one of several lighter-related fires reported recently across the Illawarra and wider NSW, raising questions about product safety and awareness.
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