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Covert, MI kerosene explosion, Aug 1945

Posted December 26th, 2008 by Tim Taugher

Two Burned When Kerosene Explodes

COVERT, Aug. 15 - In attempting to light a fire with kerosene Tuesday morning Mrs. Fred Seabury received second degree burns when the kerosene exploded.

Mr. Seabury put out the fire, which was in the kitchen of their home, and was severely burned on the left hand and arm.

Mrs. Seabury is being treated for her burns at the South Haven hospital.

The News - Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI 15 Aug 1945
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Transcribed by Tim Taugher. Thanks, Tim!

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