Man From Clinton Succumbs To Burn Injuries - Name Released
Source: Area OPP
Date: Wed Sep 5 03:35:58 MST 2018
At approximately 6:29 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Central Huron Fire Department and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a residence on Ontario Street after learning a male had been injured while attempting to light an outdoor chiminea.
Investigation revealed the victim's gas can accidentally ignited and exploded causing what later proved to be fatal injuries to the male.
The victim was transported from the scene to a local hospital and was later airlifted to hospital in Toronto.
The deceased later died in hospital on Saturday, September 1, 2018.
The deceased has been identified as Brian MILLER, 66 years of age from Clinton, ON.