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June 24, 2003

Albany -- An 11 year old Worth County boy is critically burned while playing with fire and gasoline. Christopher Green and a 13 year old neighbor were burning newspaper in a small pit in the backyard of a house on Treasure Circle in the Worthy Manor neighborhood.

 The 13 year old boy was going to pour gasoline on the fire from a glass jar, when it burst into flames. Christopher Green was in flames when he jumped into a small swimming pool to put out the fire.

Christopher's Uncle, Terry Morefield, said "He was burnt 60 to 65 percent of his body. From his ears all the way down to his feet."

 The 13 year old neighbor was not injured. Christopher Green was airlifted to the Augusta Burn Center where he underwent skin grafts on his ears, face, and chest.

The family was told it could be months before he is able to return home.

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