2 suffer burns at Center City PECO substation

Monday, June 27, 2016
CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Two workers suffered burns during an electrical mishap at an underground PECO substation in Center City.

Authorities say there was a flash fire at 4:45 p.m. Monday at 23rd and Market streets.
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One worker suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns.

The other suffered superficial burns to his face.

PECO says both men were wearing appropriate gear.
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