In Newburyport, two workers at a Dunkin' Donuts were injured in a flash fire caused while attempting to repair a rooftop refrigerant compressor. Firefighters responded quickly, finding the victims with significant burns. Investigations suggest that an electrical arc ignited Freon, leading to the fire, which occurred without any structural damage to the building. Both injured workers were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Local fire officials and OSHA representatives are involved in the ongoing investigation to determine safety protocols and prevent future incidents.
An arc seemed to have ignited the Freon, resulting in a flash fire. The fire shot upward, burning one of the workers in the face and burning the other worker's legs.
First responders were called to the Dunkin' at 167 State St. at about 9:52 a.m. for a report of an explosion.
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