TONY
WLTX - Columbia, SC
A firefighter injured in Saturday's blaze near Lake Murray remains in
critical condition today.
Jeff Chavis is being treated at the Augusta Burn Center.
Chavis received his injuries while helping to put out a fire in the Winward
Community. While trying to put out the blaze, a garage door engulfed in
flames fell on Chavis. A neighbor helped pull him to safety.
Chavis suffered second and third degree burns on his face. He was
immediately taken to Augusta for treatment.
Monday, his condition was downgraded to critical.
Lexington County Fire Services say they've been inundated with calls from
people who want to offer help to Chavis and his family. If you'd like to
give blood to help Chavis, or give financial assistance, here's what you
need to do:
First, a donation to the American Red Cross will not help Chavis, since the
facility he's being treated at receives their blood from the Shepard
Community Blood Bank. You'll have a chance to donate to that center Thursday
from 2p.m. until 7p.m. at the Lexington County Fire Training Facility.
For financial donations, a trust has been set up in the name of Jeffery V.
Chavis at the Safe Federal Credit Union. You can donate at any one of their
local branches, or give donations to Lexington Fire Services Headquarters at
212 South Lake Drive, Lexington, South Carolina, 29072.
