Investigators are working tonight to figure out what caused a propane explosion in Southeast Fresno.
The explosion happened inside an RV parked at Central Valley RV Repair on E. Home Avenue near Peach.
Firefighters say a man had turned the propane system off and was checking for leaks.
He told investigators he was using soapy water, a common method used by utility companies.
But while he was inside the RV, something went wrong causing a violent explosion.
"He was inside the RV at that time. He suffered burns to his head, face and his hands and legs," said Thomas Cope, Fresno Fire.
Firefighters say the victim suffered second degree burns.
He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Investigators say he is not an employee of Central Valley RV Repair.
The RV he was working on was completely destroyed.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
The explosion happened inside an RV parked at Central Valley RV Repair on E. Home Avenue near Peach.
Firefighters say a man had turned the propane system off and was checking for leaks.
He told investigators he was using soapy water, a common method used by utility companies.
But while he was inside the RV, something went wrong causing a violent explosion.
"He was inside the RV at that time. He suffered burns to his head, face and his hands and legs," said Thomas Cope, Fresno Fire.
Firefighters say the victim suffered second degree burns.
He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Investigators say he is not an employee of Central Valley RV Repair.
The RV he was working on was completely destroyed.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.