Man rescued from crane as fire burned
Reuters
2013-12-18
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A crane operator was rescued by helicopter after a massive fire below prevented his escape.
He suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Fire crews worked diligently to put out the blaze below, while a rescuer pulled him from the teetering edge of the crane.
The fire was located on the site of a student housing establishment that was under construction near Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.
Residents in the area said they heard loud explosions and were fearful of a potential gas leak.
Authorities warned locals to stay well away from the fire while crews resolved the situation.
A crane operator was rescued by helicopter after a massive fire below prevented his escape.
He suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Fire crews worked diligently to put out the blaze below, while a rescuer pulled him from the teetering edge of the crane.
The fire was located on the site of a student housing establishment that was under construction near Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.
Residents in the area said they heard loud explosions and were fearful of a potential gas leak.
Authorities warned locals to stay well away from the fire while crews resolved the situation.
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