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Energy type:
LPG
Event summary:
Energy Safety was notified about a fire involving a barbecue which caused damage to a property. The fire engulfed the barbecue and spread to a nearby room.
Accident ID:
180109-03
Accident date:
24 December 2017
Site:
Domestic
Environment:
Unknown/other
Voltage:
N/A
Equipment:
Barbecue
Accident type:
Fire and explosion
Casualty:
Non-fatality
Injury:
No injury
Property damage level:
Extended to the room and structure containing the equipment.
Outcome of investigation:
Energy Safety was unable to obtain further information from the notifier. Energy Safety requested further details which were not provided. As a result, an investigation could not be undertaken to determine the cause of the fire.
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