Danny Zeigler, the Jefferson Parish firefighter critically injured in February while battling a blaze at an Old Metairie condominium complex, was released from the hospital Friday to continue his recovery at home, authorities said.
Zeigler, 49, suffered second- and third-degree burns on his face, neck, hands and back when he fell through the roof of DeLimon Place, a group of condominium buildings on Rue St. Peter on Feb. 2.
“The doctors are saying he’s astonishing,” East Bank Consolidated Fire Department Chief Dave Tibbets said of Ziegler’s determination and strength. “But he will take time to heal.”
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In addition to the burns, Zeigler suffered significant inhalation injuries, damage caused by breathing in the heated products of combustion, including carbon monoxide and cyanide, according to his doctors at the University Medical Center Burn Center.
Zeigler endured surgeries, a bout with pneumonia and a MRSA bacterial infection, according to ziggystrong.com, a website that provides updates on Zeigler’s care.
“The doctors decided he was healthy enough to go home, and he could rest better there,” Tibbetts said.
A number of fundraisers have been organized to help support Zeigler and his relatives during his recovery. They include:
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