Vic: Firefighters injured in Mansfield blaze=2

AAP General News (Australia)
12-16-2006
Vic: Firefighters injured in Mansfield blaze=2

Rural Ambulance spokesman John Mullen said six firefighters had been caught in a burn-over.

"As a result one has critical burns," Mr Mullen said.

Four of the firefighters suffered burns and smoke inhalation while another suffered
smoke inhalation.

All six were airlifted out of the region then taken by road to Mansfield Hospital.

The critically injured man is expected to be airlifted to Melbourne later today.

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