Sheriff Martinez Warns Residents of Generator Dangers Following Structure Fire

Family escapes suspected generator fire, officials say

An older man was left with second degree burns, Lake Hills Fire Assistant Chief Matt Michalak said Friday. His adult son was also taken to the hospital with minor burns to get checked out.

Sheriff Martinez Warns Residents of Generator Dangers Following Structure Fire

On August 13th at approximately 7:30 pm, The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a structure fire in the 9000 block of Lee Place that resulted in one person suffering serious burn injuries. According to preliminary information, a husband, wife, and their two adult children safely exited the residence. The husband sustained second-degree burns after a gasoline powered generator reportedly exploded while he was refueling it. The Lake…