Burned teens allegedly 'huffing'

Otago Daily Times

2 Jul, 2012 06:39 AMQuick Read

Two teenagers, who were allegedly 'huffing' from a gas bottle moments before an explosion in Mosgiel, are fighting for their lives. Emergency services were called to a Gordon Rd house following reports of a fire shortly after 2pm. Witnesses reported hearing two explosions, and the Fire Service has confirmed the pair had been 'huffing' prior to the explosions. The two men - aged 18 and 19 - were assisted by residents after they ran out of the brick home on fire. Fire Service east Otago assistant area commander Trevor Tilyard confirmed the pair were inhaling from gas bottles at the property. Fire Service investigators and Police CIB are investigating the incident.

Two teenagers who were allegedly `huffing' from a gas bottle moments before an explosion in Mosgiel today are fighting for their lives.

Emergency services were called to a house in Mosgiel following reports of a fire shortly after 2pm.

Witnesses reported hearing two explosions, and the teens ran out of the house in flames.