The Poulsbo Fire Department reported that its paramedics treated the operator of a chainsaw during Old Mill Days in Port Gamble last weekend, after the saw suddenly erupted into flames during the “Unlimited Chainsaw” competition. The 50-year-old man was treated on the scene for minor burns. The Poulsbo Fire Department reported that its paramedics treated the operator of a chainsaw during Old Mill Days in Port Gamble last weekend, after the saw suddenly erupted into flames during the “Unlimited Chainsaw” competition. The 50-year-old man was treated on the scene for minor burns. - Photo courtesy of Poulsbo Fire Department
Photo courtesy of Poulsbo Fire Department
The Poulsbo Fire Department reported that its paramedics treated the operator of a chainsaw during Old Mill Days in Port Gamble last weekend, after the saw suddenly erupted into flames during the “Unlimited Chainsaw” competition. The 50-year-old man was treated on the scene for minor burns. The Poulsbo Fire Department reported that its paramedics treated the operator of a chainsaw during Old Mill Days in Port Gamble last weekend, after the saw suddenly erupted into flames during the “Unlimited Chainsaw” competition. The 50-year-old man was treated on the scene for minor burns.

Close call for chain saw competitor


September 30, 2008 · 1:11 PM

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