A 54-year-old man had 25% of his body burned during an accident in Gaspar, in the Itajai Valley. The victim was working as a welder on a motorcycle when the car caught fire and the flames engulfed him. The incident was recorded around 6:30 am this Saturday (8).

The motorcycle was badly damaged after the accident – Photo: Military fire department

The owner of the motorcycle told military firefighters that the man was at his home welding a part to his motorcycle. During the service, the car caught fire, and the flames quickly spread to the man.

Firefighters said the victim suffered first and second degree burns. He was wounded in the arms and legs, which amounted to 25% of the body area.

He was rescued conscious, oriented and with stable vital signs. The man was taken to the hospital. Gaspar for medical assistance.