Man Burned in Electric Wheelchair Fire

A 60-year-old male suffered burns as a result of the fire in Brockton, Mass.

The Brockton, Massachusetts, Fire Department confirms a man was burnt in an electric wheelchair fire on Saturday.

The severity of the 60-year-old male's burns is unclear. He was transported to a hospital by helicopter.

The fire was declared a one-alarm and was put out quickly at the scene.

The department responded to the call around 10:45 a.m. on Country Club Lane.

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