A 42-year-old man from Marsascala is in danger of losing his life after he suffered burns in a fire that started while he was working at a garage in iz-Zejt Street, Zejtun, this afternoon.

The police said they were informed of the fire at around 2 p.m.

The fire was controlled by members of the Civil Protection Department and the man was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Magistrate Miriam Hayman is holding an inquiry.

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