Christmas Night Gas Can Explosion Leaves South Jersey Dad With Severe Burns And Wave Of Support

Nicole Smith, of Hammonton, was sitting on the couch with family on Christmas evening when she heard a loud ‘boom’ after her husband, James, went outside to make a fire, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family.

“I thought it was a gunshot,” Smith writes. “Then, my dad starts screaming, ‘James is on fire.’”

James was airlifted to Temple Burn Center, where Smith says he faces a “very long recovery” and burned more than 80 percent of his body.

Meanwhile, the family has no medical insurance and is dealing with travel expenses and care for their one-year-old daughter, Smith says.

The campaign had raised a staggering $14,700 in just three days.

“We appreciate anything and we really need prayers, All Of Them,” Smith writes. Thank You.”

Click here to view/donate to ‘James’ Journey To Healing’ on GoFundMe.

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