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Monday 28 May 2012

Father engulfed in '8ft fireball' in front of partner and children after pouring petrol on lit barbecue

A father-of-three suffered horrific burns after pouring petrol onto a lit barbecue to 'keep it going'.


John Woof, 32, doused the grill in petrol from his lawnmower but was immediately engulfed by an ‘eight-foot fireball’.

His fiancee and friends rushed to cover him in water and wrapped his wounds in cling film.

At least seven children were at the scene when the horror incident unfolded, but escaped unhurt.

Today - as Mr Woof was recovering in hospital with burns to his face, shoulder, arms, chest, stomach and his left leg - fire bosses warned people of the dangers of using flammable liquid on barbecues as temperatures continue to soar.              More

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