Gas cylinders warning after campers in Gwynedd burned

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Two people have suffered serious burns while using gas cylinders in separate incidents at camp sites in north Wales.

A man in his 30s suffered burns to his arms and knees after trying to change a gas cylinder while another was alight at a site in Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd.

A woman, 40, is also being treated for burns to her face and neck after using a cylinder on top of a grill at Shell Island, Gwynedd, on Sunday.

Both are being treated at Whiston Hospital, Merseyside.

Dave Evans, of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Thankfully, the injuries received are not life threatening but both people have suffered serious burns which could have been avoided with a little extra care.

"We are concerned that people using gas cylinders or lighting a camp fire need to take the greatest of care.

"Try to avoid lighting an open fire. Be responsible and use a proper camping stove and if using flammable liquids, follow the safety instructions, especially when refilling.

"Never leave naked flames unattended."

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