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Worker at Downtown Grand suffers burns to hands, face

Updated Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 | 8:54 p.m.

A maintenance worker suffered serious burns in an accidental fire at the Downtown Grand this afternoon, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.

The worker was using a propane torch to repair a dishwasher located behind a bar when the tool sparked a blaze as he lit it, burning his hands and face, fire officials said. He was taken to University Medical Center.

Crews were called at 3:35 p.m. to the property, 206 N. Third St., officials said. Security staff was able put out the fire with an extinguisher before first responders arrived, officials said.

The fire, which burned nearby items, such as rags, triggered alarms and the immediate area was evacuated for a short time, officials said.

Property damage was estimated at less than $100, officials said.

The Fire Department, which deemed the incident an accident, had initially said the man suffered minor burns, but later updated them to serious.

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