BERWICK paramedics treated a man who suffered burns injuries trying to put out a fire at Lynbrook on Monday night.
The 48-year-old man had been trying to extinguish a grass fire on the Dandenong-Hastings Road and the ambulance was called around 10pm.
The man had minor burns to his feet and scratches to his feet, legs, arms and back. He was given oxygen and medication to help in breathing and transported to the Dandenong Hospital and later discharged.
Treated for burns injuries
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