He suffered burns over parts of his body.
House 211 West Antietam St., Sharpsburg, Md (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office)
Sharpsburg, Md (KM) A man was injured Monday afternoon while trying to take down a Christmas tree.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says the occupant of a home at 211 West Antietam Street in Sharpsburg identified as Kyle Biser, was removing the tree from the house when it made contact with a propane heater in an enclosed patio.
The tree caught fire, and Biser suffered burns to head, neck and hands.
Fire fighters were dispatched to the home at around 4:30 PM, and spent one-minute putting out the fire.
Damage is estimated at $1,000, but the Fire Marshal’s Office says the house is habitable.
Investigators have labeled the fire accidental.
By Kevin McManus