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Propane gas grill explodes sending Land O' Lakes man to hospital

The man is suffering from burns as a result of the explosion.
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LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — (Editor's note: The grill in the photo above is a stock photo.)

A man attempting to light a propane grill in Land O' Lakes was injured when it exploded Wednesday evening.

At 7:38 p.m., Pasco Fire Rescue said in a tweet the propane grill exploded in the man's face causing burns to his body. 

Firefighters who responded to the home on Calla Lilly Drive in Land O' Lakes called for a medical helicopter transport due to his injuries. 

According to the Pasco County Fire and Rescue public information officer, the victim was taken to a hospital in Orlando. The extent of his injuries from the burns and his condition was not made clear. 

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