Gas heater explosion on a Prague restaurant terrace injures three

In central Prague, an outdoor gas heater exploded and caught fire on a restaurant's summer terrace. Three people suffered first- and second-degree burns and were handed over to medics, Novinky reports, citing firefighters and paramedics.

“It was an explosion and fire of an outdoor heater on a restaurant terrace, which was, however, quickly extinguished,” said fire service spokesperson Miroslav Režač. According to him, three fire crews were sent to the scene. Using a thermal camera, they are checking the site, putting out remaining hot spots and ventilating smoke-filled rooms.

Paramedics sent five units to the restaurant: three crews, including one with a doctor and one with a supervisor. “We treated three patients with first- and second-degree burns,” said paramedic spokesperson Karel Kris. All the injured remained conscious throughout.

Police are investigating the causes and circumstances of the explosion.

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Around Prague, based on reporting by novinky.cz