2 teens burned in bonfire explosion reunited with medical responders Kaycee Nitta,17, is shown during the UMC Trauma Survivor's Celebration at Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, on. Hazel Green High School hosting blood drive to help students burned in fire, 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle, Many North Alabama residents experiencing power outages due to severe weather, Girl falls on bungee trampoline at Parkway Place Mall, At least 5 injured in fire-related incident in Hazel Green. "They went out on the deck and were out there making s'mores, and Natalie poured gas on the fire to make it bigger. Sarah got to Riley Hospital for Children just in time to see Natalie before doctors rushed her to emergency treatment. Natalie Dempsey, a 21-year-old volunteer firefighter at the Mizpah Volunteer . Her face was still cloaked in bandages and a knit tube dressing, with openings for her hazel eyes, nose and lips. [2] Ten students and one former student were killed in the initial collapse, while another student died in the hospital the next day bringing the total deceased to twelve. Comstock returned to A&M in 2001 to finish his degree. As of Monday morning, the fundraiser has raised more than $86,000. It absolutely reinforced in me the importance of life and the importance of relationships over everything else.. Eventually, Louise's clothes were wet enough to extinguish the flames and she was able to briefly escape the torture she'd just endured. The accident ended the bonfire as an annual campus tradition although students and alumni still hold the event off-campus without support from the university. Students, including the entire Texas A&M football team and many members of the university's Corps of Cadets, rushed to the site to assist rescue workers with the manual removal of the logs. A few days after the accident, Laynes mother told CNN affiliate WFOR, that her daughter and friends were roasting marshmallows that night at a friends backyard. You don't know you could get burned to a point where you may not live.". "For like almost a month, everyone thought I was going to die, said Zofkie. Right now, Boyle needs seven blood transfusions. I knew I was on fire so I stopped, dropped and rolled. You didnt think it was happening. The debate was rendered moot when the university discovered liability insurance for the revamped project would cost more than $2 million per year. I dont know if I fell out of my seat, because of the impact.. I never felt like I was going to die. [2][4], Of the 58 students and former students working on the stack, 12 were killed and 27 were injured. Dr. Hartman said unfortunately, the cause of Natalie's burns is common. To her mother, the raw, new skin appears a little bit better each time the dressing is removed and replaced. MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - In November 2019, James Boyle and Natalie Skye were burned in an explosion during a bonfire. At approximately 2:42a.m.[a] on November 18, 1999, the annual Aggie Bonfire at Texas A&M University collapsed during its construction, killing 12 people and injuring 27. Each morning, the mother changes the dressing that covers the burns on her daughters face and neck, examining how much the delicate skin beneath has healed. Sophia drove overnight to be by Natalie's side. "Those kids are some of the most resilient kids I see.". Right now, Boyle needs seven blood transfusions. The sophomore had planned to wear her hair in two French braids woven into a low bun, but her short brown locks were too badly singed in the blaze and had to be cut off. A color guard stood at attention as the family car pulled into the driveway and Zofkie exited the backseat. [20] In October 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the appeals court ruling. "You go from high to low, almost angry to sad.". A website raising money for Chesney's medical costs reached more than $23,000 Thursday evening. [2], A commission created by Texas A&M University discovered that a number of factors led to the bonfire collapse, including "excessive internal stresses" on the logs and "inadequate containment strength" in the wiring used to tie the logs together. "I wouldn't wish what happened to me upon my worst enemy and I hope everyone out there stays safe this bonfire night.". Natalie Zofkie returned home from the hospital to a hero's welcome Wednesday. Then, she'll get to come home and then, we'll go back to Riley three or four days a week for physical therapy with her," Sarah said. He stayed with me, instead of going to prom, she said. Discovery Company. "Seeing her was really, really tough especially when you know how she's always been, which is so spunky, always a light in a room. We are heart broken, but remain always grateful that she was a part of our lives and world- we just wish it had been for a lot longer with us here on Earth. the Facebook page said. Korryn Bachner was among a dozen teens injured last month in a backyard fire pit explosion at the Glendale Heights, Ill., home of a friend. You need to get to Riley,'" Sarah recalled. Natalie's family is counting on her resilience for the grueling months ahead, but her mom is taking it one day at a time. [23], On November 19, 1999, The Arizona Republic released a political cartoon by Steve Benson titled "Texas Bonfire Traditions" that compared the collapse to the Waco siege of 1993 and the 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr.[24] This prompted criticism and negative reactions from the Texas A&M community, and the Republic removed the cartoon. Only after all of the rescue workers and family members had left the facility did the audience depart. That's the other thing that makes this hard because there is no gold standard as to what is going to happen because every burn survivor is different, and every rehab is different. They're just like waiting there. Louise Chadwick suffered 13 severe burns on her shins, thighs, legs, feet, arms . What was supposed to be a nice end to the evening and warm everybody up, though, quickly turned into a tragedy. CNNs By Hollie Silverman, Dave Alsup and Laura Diaz-Zuniga contributed to this report. "This year, I'm going to face my fears head on surrounded by my family, and speaking out about my accident is definitely a way of helping me accept what's happened.". Although the cause of the incident is unknown at the time, authorities said they believe the explosion was a result of a flammable material that was poured onto a small fire in a fire pit in the backyard of a residence. Boyle and Smith remain hospitalized at Vanderbilt Hospital. Recovery slow for teen severely burned in bonfire explosion. A GoFundMe was started to raise money for the hospital expenses. HOUSTON A Houston-area survivor of the deadly 1999 Texas A&M University bonfire collapse is recounting his story. . [13], The Bonfire Memorial Commission collected the hundreds of thousands of items that were left by grieving visitors at the site of the collapse. As many of you know Natalie Smith was in a terrible car accident resulting in some pretty serious injuries to her back and left hip. A firefighter who was killed in a Christmas Day car crash while heading to an emergency call was laid to rest Sunday. She was airlifted to hospital as a result of her injuries and spent the next two weeks in intensive care. Houston weather: What are SPC storm risk categories, threat levels? "[25], Detractors further blamed the school for the accident, saying that, in the name of tradition, administrators turned a blind eye to an unsafe structure being constructed with minimal engineering and safety protocols. Zofkie left Riley Hospital for Children Wednesday morning after five months recovering from severe burns suffered Oct. 3 in a pit fire accident. A Warner Bros. I try to live in such a way that I would honor their memories and honor their lives, Davis said. Texas A&M maintains that the insurance policies were actually purchased by an advisory committee to the bonfire and not the university. Oxycodone helps relieve the pain but also makes her nauseous. This is probably the most exciting thing I've ever done in my life. Eli Lilly announced Wednesday a series of price cuts that would lower the price of the most commonly used forms of its insulin 70 percent. Leaving April and Michael unable to work for an unknown amount of time. The wiring broke after logs from upper tiers were "wedged" into lower tiers. [6] John Comstock was the last living person to be removed from the stack. Korryn hopes she wont need surgery. 303k Followers, 4,491 Following, 650 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Natalie Smith (@smithnathi) Natalie Smith (@smithnathi) Instagram photos and videos smithnathi Natalie Zofkie left Riley Hospital for Children Wednesday morning after five months recovering from severe burns suffered Oct. 3 in a fire pit accident. "Natalie grew up with me and my friends, and so when they all heard, they were devastated," Sophia said. HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - Students and faculty at Hazel Green High School are going the extra mile to help their own. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. And seeing her come home is one of the best things I could have ever imagined.". Once she glanced at the mirror unintentionally, catching a quick glimpse of her right side, the more badly burned side. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Its painful, excruciating, she said, closing her eyes and cringing at the memory of the daily ritual. Georgia, who was upstairs at the time, came rushing down to the sound of Louise's screams, and filled up several jugs of water to frantically throw over her mother. Twelve students were killed and another 27 were injured, including Bill Davis, a sophomore at the time. "I see a lot of success stories come out of Riley for us and our burn team," Dr. Hartman said. [2], The Texas Board of Professional Engineers announced in 2000 that the Aggie Bonfire met the requirements to be considered a complex construction project subject to regulation under state engineering laws and would thus have had to be designed and overseen by a professional engineer. Over 16,000 mourners, including then Texas Lieutenant Governor Rick Perry, packed Reed Arena to pay tribute to those who died and those who had spent all day working to rescue the injured. Here's what to know. Something went wrong, please try again later. She also has an extreme phobia of any kind of open flame - making fireworks and bonfire night a terrifying occasion. James spent over four months in the Vanderbilt Burn Center with burns on 85. All rights reserved. RELATED: 12-year-old boy and his dog killed by wildfire in Oregon, RELATED: Young heroes rescue Marion man from burning home. A Carmel Fire Department engine led the parade of more than 50 vehicles Wednesday through a Noblesville neighborhood to escort 12-year-old Natalie Zofkie home from the hospital. The Bachners said she was treated for almost two weeks at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill., eight days in the intensive care unit and five days in the burn center. So her friends and her date decided to surprise her by bringing the school dance to her Lombard home, greeting her with a pink bouquet and decorating her family room with a string of white lights. In a split second, her entire lower body was engulfed in flames and the burning petrol that drenched her clothes was slowly starting to creep up her body. Before sunrise, the accident was the subject of news reports around the world. He was in his 30s and from the Antiville area of Larne. Ellen Bachner said the doctors are waiting to see how much the burns will heal on their own. When the flames went out, one of the children or her Im not sure of the story accidentally or purposefully put more gas onto the fire to make it higher, Leigh Chesney said. 2. Zofkie reunited with friends who have prayed for months for her recovery. The man who died after an accident while helping to build a bonfire at a site in County Antrim has been named locally as John Steele. The gentle dabs of gauze feel like shards of glass on the 15-year-olds cheek. "Obviously it was terrible, said Shane Hedrick, Carmel Fire Department EMT. It. They decided the best way was to burn it in the back garden using petrol to get the fire going. She was engulfed in flames.. On Nov. 18, just after 2:40 a.m., something went terribly wrong and the structure made up of about 5,000 trees collapsed. According to the press release, charges are pending. "He called and said, 'Something terrible happened. But I don't know if I really deserved all that.". Daniel Hewey, 20, died from his injuries after he was . As . Car accident in Union County leaves one dead, two injured, 'They got recalled': A health warning has been issued that links to raw shellfish in Cedar Key, Travel magazine names Devils Millhopper best waterfall in Florida. A woman engulfed in flames for five minutes in a freak accident has spoken of her horror ahead of Bonfire Night. "93 percent of her body is burnt. 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Please subscribe to keep reading. The bonfire was set alight in the back garden to burn old furniture, Louise suffered horrendous burns in the blaze, Louise with daughter Georgia Mulbey and partner Carl Dover, The horrific burns which scarred Louise's body, The painful burns needed urgent hospital treatment, Louise recovering from her injuries after the accident in 2017, The burns to Louise's body were extensive, Louise did not know the burns would scar her for life both physically and mentally, Face masks must be worn in pubs to stop Christmas lockdown, says top scientist, Mum weighing 25st who'd never seen upstairs of her house loses half body weight. And she still feels it, her mother said. On December 1, the newspaper sent a total of $10,000 in two checks as a peace offering to the university, with $5,000 to the Bonfire Memorial Fund and $5,000 to the Bonfire Relief Fund. She has a spirit like nobody else.". It is been two weeks since sophomores James Boyle and Natalie Smith were injured at an outdoor bonfire. The Glendale Heights Police Department said officers responded to an incident at the 1800 block of Marci Ct. around 10:16 p.m. Saturday. There's definitely a lot of pain and tears and it was very lonely. One would allow the government to recover past overpayments. Korryn Bachner , 15, hugs her dog Nina at her home in Lombard on May 18. But I'm just glad to be out.". New documentary examines cause of Texas A&M bonfire collapse 20 years later, 17 years later: Aggies remember bonfire tragedy, Mourners recall 1999 Texas A&M bonfire accident. Changing the dressing takes about an hour from start to finish. NOBLESVILLE, Ind. HOUSTON A Houston-area survivor of the deadly 1999 Texas A&M University bonfire collapse is recounting his story. Natalie pulled through that first night, then the first week and now the first month. Authorities have said one of about 25 high-school-aged students at a party poured gasoline from a 5-gallon can onto the fire; that teenager was a boy who was also severely injured in the explosion . "Shes doing the best she can for the circumstances that they are," he said. I told them to go have fun for me, enjoy the night, she said in her family room, which was filled with balloons, flowers and get-well posters signed by friends. "We're able to use a combination of her own skin, spray skin and some cultured skin, which we sent away to get cultured, and that comes back to me in about three to four weeks," Dr. Hartman said. "If the skin grafts take, we're still not out of the woods yet. "Over the years, I have been terrified of bonfire night and fireworks, but I have a grandson now, and I don't want to miss out on important parts of his childhood. That is why medical academy teacher Tyann Thomson and fellow teachers decided to organize a blood drive. There, over a dozen seniors left behind their Aggie rings, permanently donating them to the students who did not live long enough to earn their own. James ran for 3 minutes while on fire as he was attempting to strip his burning clothes. TAMU president Ray Bowen stated "Texas A&M will not allow itself to become an agent for The Arizona Republic as it tries to manage the public criticism it is receiving. [18][19] The 5th U.S. She has a spirit like nobody else." The Glendale Heights Police Department said officers responded to an incident at the 1800 block of Marci Ct. around 10:16 p.m. Saturday. As she was at a friends house, she was involved in a bonfire accident. Natalie Smith and James Boyle were burned at an outdoor fire in November. While the pair may have a long journey ahead, they won't make it alone. Anyone from the public is welcome to donate blood. The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band also played a tribute to the victims and, contrary to the usual tradition, marched off the field in a silent cadence. On Friday, a documentary called "The 13th Man, a Charlie Minn Film" will open at seven Houston-area theaters. I remember getting up to the second layer which is roughly 40-45 feet, Davis said. He considers these things blessings that he knows 12 of his classmates will never experience. Natalie, 11, had been critically burned in an accident around a fire pit at a friend's home. Family says she's shaken her head "yes" and "no," waved at loved ones and reached out with her hand. 93 Monday marks 14 years since the tragic collapse of the Aggie Bonfire that claimed 12 lives and injured 27 others on the Texas A&M University campus. 99% of her body was burned in the accident and is now on life support and in a medically induced coma. Carmel Fire Department paramedic Arielle Morgan shared a long embrace with Zofkie as family and friends gathered outside the house when the parade concluded. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Korryn was released from the hospital May 10, but her injuries meant she had to miss the remainder of the school year as well as her May 12 prom at Glenbard East High School. [21], On October 28, 2008, Texas A&M settled the final lawsuit filed against them by the fire victims and their families. 1:17 AM EDT, Sun May 12, 2019, Teen gravely injured at marshmallow roast (2018), a Facebook page for her supporters reported Friday. by COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KETK) - November marks 20 years since one East Texas woman lost her life in a beloved Aggie tradition. Send an email to angelsofnataliezofkie@gmail.com for more information and to contribute. Two teenagers were injured in Leetown Friday evening -- one grievously -- after a bonfire accident, officers of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office said. Students at Glenbard East High School sent Korryn Bachner, 15, sent this poster filled with positive messages to her after she was burned in a bonfire accident last month. And for her to survive and be here today is a true miracle.". Her date, a close friend and Glenbard East senior, spent the rest of the night watching movies with Korryn on her couch. One donation can save one life and our students are fully aware of how much of an impact their donations have now, said Thomson. "They went out on the deck and were out there making s'mores, and Natalie poured gas on the fire to make it bigger. The film details the Bonfire collapse, follows the survivors and honors those who died. Glendale Heights police are still investigating and would not comment on the case, though they have said they dont believe the incident was malicious. She doesnt really know how her face looks under the dressing. Authorities have said one of about 25 high-school-aged students at a party poured gasoline from a 5-gallon can onto the fire; that teenager was a boy who was also severely injured in the explosion, according to law enforcement. Did you encounter any technical issues? It was an homage to this years prom theme: a night of a thousand lights. RELATED: New documentary examines cause of Texas A&M bonfire collapse 20 years later, RELATED: 17 years later: Aggies remember bonfire tragedy, RELATED: Mourners recall 1999 Texas A&M bonfire accident, Nearly 20 years after the deadly Texas A&M bonfire collapse, a Houston man recounts his story of survival, 10 people run from traffic stop in west Houston, Memorial Villages PD says, Man ticketed for feeding Houston's homeless outside of library. First responders led the welcome home parade for 12-year-old Natalie Zofkie Wednesday. [2][5] The Texas A&M civil engineering department was also called on to examine the site and help the workers determine the order in which the logs could be safely removed, and, at the request of the Texas Forest Service, Steely Lumber Company in Huntsville, Texas, sent log-moving equipment and operators. The parts that are really sensitive, I dont even want to touch, she said. Smith collided with a Toyota Tacoma driven by 30-year-old Natalie Swauger, of Seaside. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. She recently gained her industry qualifications with the help of her daughters, and can't wait to see where her new career take her in the future. COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KTRK) -- Hundreds gathered on the campus of Texas A &M University early Wednesday to remember the 12 people who died when Aggie Bonfire collapsed 21 years ago. "She's been here close to a month, and she honestly hasn't batted an eye, so she's doing great.". The university agreed to pay $2.1 million and promised that if the bonfire returned to campus that "engineering oversight" would be provided. Several people received . Can severe weather cancel the Houston Rodeo? At least eight people were injured in a fire that broke out in Glendale Heights last weekend--among them Autumn Hamilton. [11] An official memorial service was held less than seventeen hours after the collapse. Two teens badly burned in bonfire mishap. People have left food for the Zofkie family now that Sarah has returned to work while Natalie is still recovering in the hospital. Her uncle Dan told NBC 5 Thursday night she's in a medically induced coma and fighting for her life. With so much changing so quickly, keep on top of what is happening with the Mirror's news updates by email. It was always a mission to me of, 'Get me out of here.'. Davis went on to graduate, get married and have two children. [10], At noon, students held an impromptu prayer service in the center of campus, at Rudder Fountain. They will do physical therapy with her there. The family is grateful for all the support from the community, including family, friends and strangers who have provided meals now that Sarah is back to work. She's tolerating everything we've done to her up to this point," Sarah said. The collapse time is disputed. [6], The university gave the National Forestry Hero Award to an employee of Steely Lumber Co., James Gibson, for rescuing students. Updated Some eyewitnesses say the collapse time was before 2:42 a.m. and that 2:42 was the time of the police report. "Any father or mother who sees their child in a burn unit, it's just a roller coaster of emotions," her uncle said. A Carmel Fire Department engine led the parade of more than 50 vehicles Wednesday through a Noblesville neighborhood to escort 12-year-old Natalie Zofkie home from the hospital. 2021 Chip Chick Media Inc. All rights reserved. First truckloads of contaminated waste dumped in Putnam County landfill, IMPD releases edited bodycam of man shot, critically injured by officers after chase, Wednesday evening Live Doppler 13 forecast March 1, 2023, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Heavy rain, storms return Friday, 12-year-old boy and his dog killed by wildfire in Oregon, Young heroes rescue Marion man from burning home. Davis spent seven days in the ICU and another couple of weeks in the hospital. It was, like, unreal. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. On April 20, she arrived home after dark to find lit candles spelling PROM? across her driveway. TAMECT alerted the University Police and University EMS, who dispatched all remaining university medics, and requested mutual aid from surrounding agencies. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the remaining lawsuits against Texas A&M and its officials in April 2007. But I'd rather be tortured than be crippled. appreciated. "You know, 'You're not supposed to do things like that,' but you just don't think that's going to happen," Sarah said. You have permission to edit this article. There were also boys at the scene who werent injured but helped put the flames out, and helped put water on everybody who feel guilty that they didnt do enough, Ellen Bachner said. But when Louise went to pour the petrol over the furniture, she didn't know that Jamie had already got the fire going - and the entire wardrobe burst into flames. The horror fire while she was refurbishing her daughter's bedroom with her daughter's ex-boyfriend, and the two ripped out a wardrobe which later needed disposing of. Zofkie family photo. Some nights in the hospital brought nightmares, she recalled, her mind replaying images of the fire. Every day another layer comes off, which is what we need to get down to that fresh skin, which is so painful. First truckloads of contaminated waste dumped in Putnam County landfill, IMPD releases edited bodycam of man shot, critically injured by officers after chase, Wednesday evening Live Doppler 13 forecast March 1, 2023, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Heavy rain, storms return Friday, 'I want to get out of here': Noblesville girl walks for 1st time since fire pit accident, 11-year-old Noblesville girl critically burned in fire pit accident. Glenbard East Hight School held a car wash raising proceeds for the survivors. "Just dumb things that you don't feel like you should have to tell your kidsyou have to tell your kid that.". 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