Firefighter's burns used as a warning
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A Sittingbourne firefighter who suffered horrific burns
while tackling a grass fire has warned youngsters about the dangers
of starting blazes.
Mat Barney received serious burns to his arms and face while
dealing with a grass fire at Dartford Heath in 2005.
He now hopes that a new poster showing graphic images of his
injuries, will dissuade potential arsonists across Kent.
Recalling the incident, Mr Barney said: "We were there as a
relief crew and there was lots of rubbish so we think a petrol can
exploded and sent a jet of flames into my face.
"It was so intense. I was suddenly disorientated and fell over
some more rubbish onto the scorched ground. The pain was
excruciating.
"People don't realise how quickly a fire can flare up or change
direction and if an experienced firefighter like me can be
affected, so can those who start them and they can easily be
killed."
The poster will be displayed across areas where there have been
a large number of deliberate fires, particularly over the school
summer holiday.
Thursday, September 02 2010
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