Bucket of Hot Tar Spills in IN Firefighter's Face

The Perry Township firefighter was taken to the hospital after the tar hit his face while he was battling a house fire in Vanderburgh County.

July 24, 2019

An Indiana firefighter was injured when a bucket of hot tar fell in his face while battling a fire earlier this week.

The incident happened at about 3 a.m. Monday in Vanderburgh County, WEHT-TV reports. Perry Township firefighters were responding to a residential fire that broke out in a detached garage.

While trying to put out the blaze, a firefighter was doused in the face by a bucket filled with hot tar. He was taken to the hospital, and he is expected to recover.