Two mechanics at Monro Muffler, 2187 W. 12th St., suffered burns this afternoon when a gas tank they were removing from a vehicle in a car bay exploded.
Heat and fumes from a torch in an adjacent car bay ignited the explosion, Erie Deputy Fire Chief Marty Heid said.
Firefighters and rescue personnel were sent to the shop at about 3:30 p.m.
One man suffered serious burns to his hands and arms, and another man suffered cuts to his head and arms, Heid said.
Employees extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived, Heid said.
Copyright 2012 - Erie Times-News, Pa.
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
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