Construction Worker Burned In Swansea

A construction worker was injured today while on the job in Swansea.   According to Swansea's fire chief, the man was working on the roof of the Walmart store being built at the Swansea Mall.

He said workers were draining a fuel line from a portable generator when fumes ignited, sparking a fire that burned the man on his arms, chest, and face.  He was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital.