Two firefighters were hurt in an explosion at a car fire. The firefighters were called after a Boston EMS SUV caught fire. Moments later, the master O2 cylinder in the vehicle exploded and blew debris at the firefighters. Equipment in the vehicle, including a first responder’s kit and oxygen tank contributed to the explosion.
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