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Boat mechanic burned in Pawcatuck

June 29, 2022 12:00 am • Last Updated: June 29, 2022 10:11 pm

Stonington — A mechanic working on a boat at Norwest Marine on River Road in Pawcatuck suffered third-degree burns to his legs Wednesday afternoon after police and fire officials say a butane torch he was using ignited fumes from a boat's fuel tank.

The incident occurred at 1:16 p.m. Police said the man was burned while he was shrink-wrapping electrical wires and he was taken to the hospital.

The boat was badly damaged in the fire.

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