Published March 03, 2009 03:11 am - One of the children burned in a flash fire has been treated and released from the hospital, while her 3-year-old brother and father are badly burned and still hospitalized, family members confirmed Monday.
Burn victims still in hospital 3-year-old boy, father treated for severe burns
By MARGIE TRAX PAGE - Staff Writer - mtrax@starbeacon.com Star Beacon
ROME TOWNSHIP — One of the children burned in a flash fire has been treated and released from the hospital, while her 3-year-old brother and father are badly burned and still hospitalized, family members confirmed Monday.
The two small children and their father were injured Sunday afternoon after a small bonfire ignited a plastic gasoline can, causing a flash fire, Rome Township Fire Chief Ed Koziol said.
At the request of the father, the names of the victims — which were confirmed Monday — will not be revealed until they are home from the hospital due to security reasons.
Family friend Jo Hannah Leyda said the family “is struggling with the situation.”
“But they are thanking God that they are going to be OK. This is a horrible thing to go through. Recovery will be a difficult process,” she said.
Ledya said the 3-year-old suffered burns over much of his body, including his face.
“But doctors do not anticipate much scarring,” she said.
A support fund will be established for the family and details on donations and fundraisers will be available soon, Ledya said.
“(The family) is drawing their strength from the Lord,” Ledya said. “(The mother) is incredibly stressed during this unimaginable situation. This is as difficult for all of them mentally and emotionally as it is physically.”
Tools Top & Bottom box full of mechanics tools, impacts, air ratchets, grinder, sander, board file etc. If interested bring 4 ...>MORE
SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE Mixed Hardwoods. Cut & split approx 16” $225.00 cord (+) or Slab wood, cut $150.00 cord(+). Delivered within 15 miles of...>MORE
MACHINERY & TOOLS SAFES- Large & small, Forklifts, extra forks, Pallet Jacks, air compressors, (1-20HP), complete torch sets, welding gass...>MORE
Jefferson Manor Apartments Jeff Manor 1-2BR part utils, enrgy eff. wndws/appls 275-2011 x 132...>MORE
House for Rent Geneva Lg. 4BR. Avail. now, new carpet $600+sec. (440)275-1292...>MORE
Ashtabula Ranch for Rent Ash Twp cute 2BR ranch, gar. $550 1st/last & sec. 440-275-3385...>MORE
Apartments & House for Rent 1BR Apt., 2BR Apt. & 3BR House Call Bill K. (440)813-4200...>MORE
RENTALS GENEVA ON THE LAKE Furnished 3BR Spectacular Lake View; Also 2BR avail. Exceptionally clean. A must see. Util. incl. 440-466-54...>MORE
Remodeled Apartment in Ashtabula Ash. Remodeled 2BR/1.5bath laundry $350 +dep. Some utils.pd. OPEN: 1-4 Fri./Sat. 519 W. 38th or call for an appt. (440)...>MORE
Print this story
Post to del.icio.us
