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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to a report of a RV fire about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, in the gravel lot across from the NAPA Auto Parts store, on 17th Street Southwest.

Jamestown City Fire Chief, Jim Reuther said the occupants were traveling when the fire started, and the 1991  RV was parked in the gravel lot, while the owner went into NAPA to obtain a screw to plug the leaking gas tank.

When the screw was inserted it caused a flash, which burned the man on his hand and arm. Reuther says the man suffered first and second degree burns, but did not indicate he would   seek medical treatment.

The RV was started and moved, and a city crew arrived on the scene to attend to the spilled gas and dike the fuel so it would not travel into the ditch. He said the gas should evaporate.NapaRVfire2

The RV was taken to a repair shop.

The City Fire Department was on the scene until 11:28 a.m., with five units and 27 fire fighters.

 

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