Bucket of Hot Tar Spills in IN Firefighter's Face

July 24, 2019
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.

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.