Wilmington Fire Department provides update on firefighter hospitalized after gas explosion

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) has provided an update on the firefighter who was hospitalized after a gas explosion on Aug. 19.

The firefighter sustained serious burns to his hands and arms and was transferred to the UNC Burn Center in Chapel Hill, where he underwent surgery.

According to WFD, the firefighter is now back home recovering from his injuries…

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