Alabama Boy Dies From Burn Injuries

HENAGER, Ala. (AP) - A nine-year-old DeKalb County boy who was
severely burned in a fire has died of his injuries.
Henager police and fire department officials said the tragic
accident happened Tuesday morning outside a residence in Henager.
Investigators said the boy and his 10-year-old brother
apparently decided to build a small fire to keep warm after they
missed their school bus.
Henager Fire Chief Winston Busby said the 9-year-old poured
gasoline on the fire causing an explosion that set the youngster's
clothing on fire.
The boy suffered burns over 90 percent of his body and was
airlifted to Children's Hospital in Birmingham where he died
Tuesday night.
The older sibling had minor burns and was treated and released.
The boys' names were withheld.
The state Fire Marshal's Office and the state Department of
Human Resouces are assisting in the investigation.

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