In light of her accident, Louise has retrained as a hair and make-up artist, to help burn victims feel happy with their appearance. 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. 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. On Friday, a documentary called "The 13th Man, a Charlie Minn Film" will open at seven Houston-area theaters. But I'd rather be tortured than be crippled. 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. My body is still burned. And for her to survive and be here today is a true miracle.". Smith collided with a Toyota Tacoma driven by 30-year-old Natalie Swauger, of Seaside. Bowen formed a task force, which proposed a new design. "It was less than a 30-minute drive, but it felt like we were never going to get there," Sarah said. It. Family says she's shaken her head "yes" and "no," waved at loved ones and reached out with her hand. Accelerant poured on the fire left both students with severe burns. At least eight people were injured in a fire that broke out in Glendale Heights last weekend--among them Autumn Hamilton. 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. Sign up for Chip Chicks newsletter and get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "And thats just something simply that we can do by giving 15 minutes. Layne Chesney was 14 years old and a star softball player when the accident happened in Fort Pierce. The original goal on the GoFundMe page was set for $20,000, but has been increased to $25,000 . But, after this nineteen-year-old named Natalie attended her Friendsgiving event on November 25, 2019, her life changed forever. They were both med-flighted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, where Natalie spent seventy-seven days in the burn unit before going to rehab. GoFundMe pages have been set up for several of the victims. In a way, Im kind of carrying their flag.. James returned home from Vanderbilt's Burn Center in April after more than four months in the. Several people received burns and were shortly transported to nearby hospitals, authorities said. [4], Within minutes of the collapse, word of the accident spread among students and the community. They will do physical therapy with her there. 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. [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. 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. You didnt think it was happening. I remember getting up to the second layer which is roughly 40-45 feet, Davis said. "Natalie grew up with me and my friends, and so when they all heard, they were devastated," Sophia said. [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 debate was rendered moot when the university discovered liability insurance for the revamped project would cost more than $2 million per year. Carmel Fire Department paramedic Arielle Morgan shared a long embrace with Zofkie as family and friends gathered outside the house when the parade concluded. Layne Chesney was 14 years old and a star softball player when the. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Laynes mother, Leigh Ann Wirz Chesney, told CNN that Layne died Friday morning. Example video title will go here for this video, Serial killer documentary | Meet the Casanova Killer called 'more brutal than Bundy'. 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. She said only the soles of Laynes feet were not burned. She was walking in the hospital by December. Doctors have told Sarah they believe Natalie will be able to walk and should regain full mobility. 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. 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. [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. The wiring broke after logs from upper tiers were "wedged" into lower tiers. "I could feel the heat quickly nearing my face, but I couldn't get my trousers off because I was wearing my partners slippers. The tradition ended after the accident. Glenbard East Hight School held a car wash raising proceeds for the survivors. You need to get to Riley,'" Sarah recalled. 99% of her body was burned in the accident and is now on life support and in a medically induced coma. [6], The university gave the National Forestry Hero Award to an employee of Steely Lumber Co., James Gibson, for rescuing students. She was airlifted to hospital as a result of her injuries and spent the next two weeks in intensive care. Zofkies mother, Sarah Zofkie, said her daughter is not expected to require further surgery. "Jamie was trying to help me get them off but he was in complete shock at what was happening. Natalie, 11, had been critically burned in an accident around a fire pit at a friend's home. 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. 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. 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. Two teens badly burned in bonfire mishap. At half-time, the Texas Longhorn Band dedicated their performance to the students lost and injured in the collapse, and ended by playing "Amazing Grace" and "Taps", then removing their white hats in a show of respect as they walked off the field. She's tolerating everything we've done to her up to this point," Sarah said. Natalie's mom, Sarah Zofkie, was asleep when she got the call. Natalie pulled through that first night, then the first week and now the first month. Everybody has hung out with her, babysat her, done something.". Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Who is moving in and out of your neighborhood? Right now, Boyle needs seven blood transfusions. There is not a day that goes by that in some way Im not thinking about the bonfire, Davis said. One would allow the government to recover past overpayments. Photos from the night capture her smiling profile, the contours of her face smooth and unblemished. 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. Natalie and her friends had feasted on traditional Thanksgiving sides before deciding to light up a cozy bonfire. After five minutes of unimaginable pain, with the help of her youngest daughter Georgia Mulbey, 19, Louise finally managed to put herself out. 2023 Cable News Network. Daniel Hewey, 20, died from his injuries after he was . In 2002, Bowen announced that the bonfire was officially cancelled. Natalie Zofkie returned home from the hospital to a hero's welcome Wednesday. That is why medical academy teacher Tyann Thomson and fellow teachers decided to organize a blood drive. "She is definitely a fighter. Zofkie reunited with friends who have prayed for months for her recovery. A color guard stood at attention as the family car pulled into the driveway and Zofkie exited the backseat. "They went out on the deck and were out there making s'mores, and Natalie poured gas on the fire to make it bigger. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 25-year-old Natalie Smith was driving west on County Road 18 near Southwest 78th Place with 29-year-old Tyler Ritchie and another passenger around 11:37pm when, for unknown reasons, the 2007 Honda Accord went off road and onto the north shoulder. Natalie Dempsey, a 21-year-old volunteer firefighter at the Mizpah Volunteer . This is probably the most exciting thing I've ever done in my life. "I've had countless nightmares where I've woken up thinking I was burning and my kids have had to come in and calm me down. The parts that are really sensitive, I dont even want to touch, she said. Natalie is front right. [18][19] The 5th U.S. She sits in the bathtub to keep warm, a heater on full blast raising the temperature in the bathroom as she shivers. He was in his 30s and from the Antiville area of Larne. I was trapped for four hours.. Natalie Zofkie left Riley Hospital for Children Wednesday morning after five months recovering from severe burns suffered Oct. 3 in a fire pit accident. As of Monday morning, the fundraiser has raised more than $86,000. [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. She poured gasoline on the fire to make it bigger. Natalie's family is counting on her resilience for the grueling months ahead, but her mom is taking it one day at a time. "I wouldn't wish what happened to me upon my worst enemy and I hope everyone out there stays safe this bonfire night.". 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Davis was buried, pinned in a small cavity with several broken bones and a collapsed lung. With the weather in full chill and Thanksgiving right around the corner, countless friend groups throughout the country will be planning their own holiday dinner to give thanks. James ran for 3 minutes while on fire as he was attempting to strip his burning clothes. by 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 . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Any father or mother who sees their child in a burn unit, it's just a roller coaster of emotions," her uncle said. The game began with a flyover of F-16 jets, all piloted by former A&M students, in the missing man formation. Twelve students were killed and another 27 were injured, including Bill Davis, a sophomore at the time. Some nights in the hospital brought nightmares, she recalled, her mind replaying images of the fire. Donations can also be made to "Angels of Natalie Zofkie." Two teenagers were injured in Leetown Friday evening -- one grievously -- after a bonfire accident, officers of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office said. But I don't know if I really deserved all that.". 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. Davis went on to graduate, get married and have two children. 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A firefighter who was killed in a Christmas Day car crash while heading to an emergency call was laid to rest Sunday. 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. [9] Bowen's successor Robert Gates upheld this decision, stating that a "change in the status quo regarding the future of Bonfire would be inappropriate while litigation is still on-going". James Boyle and Natalie Prescott suffered severe burns in the explosion and are still recovering. 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. Before sunrise, the accident was the subject of news reports around the world. Within hours, 50 news satellite trucks were broadcasting from the Texas A&M campus. Tragedy At 2:42 a.m. on Nov. 18, 1999, the towering student-built bonfire collapsed, tragically killing a dozen students and injuring more than two dozen others. After gasoline was poured on the bonfire, the flames exploded and set both Natalie and her friend, James, on fire. Texas A&M maintains that the insurance policies were actually purchased by an advisory committee to the bonfire and not the university. On November 25, 1999, the date that the bonfire would have burned, Aggies instead held a vigil and remembrance ceremony. The film details the Bonfire collapse, follows the survivors and honors those who died. Her uncle Dan told NBC 5 Thursday night she's in a medically induced coma and fighting for her life. I'm just glad that people came. At least 5 injured in fire-related incident in Hazel Green Accelerant poured on the fire left both students with severe burns. And seeing her come home is one of the best things I could have ever imagined.". A color guard stood at attention as the family car pulled into the driveway and Zofkie exited the backseat. In total, the funds received exceeded US$250,000. [2] Immediately after the collapse, emergency medical technicians and trained first responders of the Texas A&M Emergency Care Team (TAMECT), a student-run volunteer service, who staffed each stage of construction, administered first aid to the victims. She was engulfed in flames.. Bigger, better, tougher? 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. Louise, from Radcliffe, Manchester, said: "At first I was in complete shock. [14] Various organizations also established funds in memory of the victims and to help with expenses incurred because of the accident. One donation can save one life and our students are fully aware of how much of an impact their donations have now, said Thomson. Both spent months in Nashville undergoing countless surgeries, including skin grafting. Oxycodone helps relieve the pain but also makes her nauseous. [16] On May 21, 2004, US Federal Judge Samuel B. Kent dismissed all claims against the Texas A&M officials. Over 40,000 people lit candles and observed up to two hours of silence at the site of the collapse, before walking to Kyle Field for yell practice. Second- and third-degree burns cloaked her hands, neck and face, they said. [7] By 2000 Texas A&M spent over $80,000 so students and administrators could travel to the funerals of the deceased, including $40,000 so 125 students and staff could attend a funeral in Turlock, California by way of private aircraft; most of the persons on board were students. For information about the documentary, including showtimes and locations, click here. Sophia drove overnight to be by Natalie's side. The Glendale Heights Police Department said officers responded to an incident at the 1800 block of Marci Ct. around 10:16 p.m. Saturday. Every day another layer comes off, which is what we need to get down to that fresh skin, which is so painful. All rights reserved. Every day, I see improvements, she said. [21], On October 28, 2008, Texas A&M settled the final lawsuit filed against them by the fire victims and their families. Over 40,000 people lit candles and observed up to two hours of silence at the site of the collapse, before walking to Kyle Field for yell practice. Nov. 18, 2019. will mark 20 years since the nearly 60-foot timber structure collapsed. "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. The sixth-grade girl then stood at the sidewalk as more fire engines, police cars and vehicles driven by other supporters filed past the house. Fortunately for Natalie, she had small amounts of skin on her scalp, face and under her arms to harvest from. "For like almost a month, everyone thought I was going to die, said Zofkie. 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Updated I guess the gas can had about this much left in it, and the fumes are what ignited and caused the fire," Sarah said. The blood drive will be held at the school on Monday, December 16th at the high school from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Louise, 39, and partner Carl Dover, 43, had used this method to dispose of old furniture and other waste several times before - but this time he was away with work. He said he was going to bring prom to me somehow no matter what., Korryns date had invited her to dance with an elaborate promposal.. Some eyewitnesses say the collapse time was before 2:42 a.m. and that 2:42 was the time of the police report. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the remaining lawsuits against Texas A&M and its officials in April 2007. It took over a year for her burns to heal, but the scars she has will stay with her forever, both physically and mentally. Natalie is burned mostly on her torso and face/scalp, about 40% of her body. Davis spent seven days in the ICU and another couple of weeks in the hospital. But I'm just glad to be out.". But the teens had agreed that Korryn would enjoy the end-of-the-year traditional dance in some fashion, even if they had to hold a makeshift prom in the hospital, recalled her mother, Ellen Bachner. 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. Smith and Ritchie were transported to UF Health in Gainesville with non-life threatening injuries, while the other passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. It was always a mission to me of, 'Get me out of here.'. Comstock returned to A&M in 2001 to finish his degree. Katharina Buczek HOUSTON A Houston-area survivor of the deadly 1999 Texas A&M University bonfire collapse is recounting his story. Natalie Zofkie suffered third-degree burns that covered most of her body after pouring gas on a fire to make it bigger. At the stadium, fans relit their candles as the Parsons Mounted Cavalry fired the Aggie cannon twelve times, once for each victim. 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. So, with the help of Jamie as some extra muscle, they moved the wardrobe into the garden and set it alight. 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. The collapse time is disputed. NOBLESVILLE, Ind. "He called and said, 'Something terrible happened. Zofkie left Riley Hospital for Children Wednesday morning after five months recovering from severe burns suffered Oct. 3 in a pit fire accident. The total amount of funds spent by the university on all disaster-related expenses by that date was $292,000. The gentle dabs of gauze feel like shards of glass on the 15-year-olds cheek. Current and former students debated whether the proposed division of labor could be considered a student project. She longs to return to the varsity cheerleading squad and sometimes attends practice to be supportive, though its hard to watch everyone else doing what she loves when she cant participate. "[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. "93 percent of her body is burnt. This was eight days before the fire pit explosion, which she describes as a horrible accident. They were both med-flighted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee,. 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. Natalie said she will home school for the rest of this semester, then plans to return to class for seventh grade in the fall. In that moment, I saw the ground moving and somehow it didnt really get into my brain this thing is falling. "I sat in the [waiting] room for like three or four hours while they tried to stabilize her. The task force recommended that students be allowed to participate in building the bonfire as long as they were monitored by professional construction experts. What was supposed to be a nice end to the evening and warm everybody up, though, quickly turned into a tragedy. Louise Chadwick suffered 13 severe burns on her shins, thighs, legs, feet, arms, hands and lower torso after starting a bonfire in her garden. Zofkie family photo. 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