Langford Fire Rescue is reminding the public to make sure their furnaces and fireplaces are working properly after one man was injured due to a furnace fire. (Black Press Media file photo)

Furnace fire leaves burns on Sooke man’s face

Make sure furnaces and fireplaces are working properly, says Langford Fire Rescue

  • Nov. 19, 2020 12:00 a.m.

A fire in Langford left one man with injuries Wednesday (Nov. 18).

Firefighters were called to a residence on Sooke Lake Road around 9:50 a.m. after reports of a furnace fire.

Langford Fire Rescue assistant fire Chief Lance Caven said firefighters arrived to find a man with facial burns. The man was transported to hospital.

Sooke resident Vanessa Whitmore identified the man as her husband, Steve Whitmore. She said he received first-degree burns to his eyes and minor burns to his face.

“All it takes is a spark,” Caven said. “It’s uncommon for something like this to happen, but there’s potential whenever there’s an unusual buildup of fuel.”

Caven said the incident is a reminder for the public to make sure their furnaces or fireplaces are working correctly during the cold winter months.

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