Reports coming over the radio (Newcastle) at the moment of a caravan being on fire opposite a service station on Minmi road Marylands - fire brigade, ambulance, police in attendance. No details yet just reports coming in from motorists.
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From NBN News -
An elderly man has suffered horrific burns in a fire that gutted a motorhome and shed west of Newcastle.
While it hasnt been confirmed, its understood there was an explosion, that ignited a fire.
The fire quickly took hold of the motorhome and a shed. It also damaged the rear of the home on Minmi Road at Maryland.
At one point, firefighters had to duck for cover when a gas bottle exploded as they fought the flames.
The elderly man was rushed to the John Hunter Hospital with significant burns. Witnesses say he had severe burns from his neck down to his toes.
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