Alcohol spilled on hot coals may have caused ‘fireball’ at barbecue restaurant in Darwin

One man sustained 40% burns to the front of his body after the violent eruption' at Little Miss Korea eatery

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Alcohol that spilled on to hot coals appears to have caused a fireball" at a barbecue restaurant in Darwin, injuring five patrons, police say.

Police and fire crews were called to the Little Miss Korea restaurant on Wednesday night after reports of an explosion.