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‘My chest was on fire and flames engulfed my face’, says woman, 32, after gust of wind sparked tragedy

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'My chest was on fire and flames engulfed my face', says woman, 32, after gust of wind sparked tragedy

A WOMAN was left with severe burns after she was set alight after a gust of wind blew flames onto her face.

Beatrice Francovschi had travelled to a festival in Indiana, USA, for a fun weekend away with friends – but things quickly went awry. 

Beatrice Francovschi, 32, travelled to a festival in Indiana, USA, for a fun weekend away and to meet with friends

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Beatrice Francovschi, 32, travelled to a festival in Indiana, USA, for a fun weekend away and to meet with friendsCredit: Kennedy News
She burnt her face and body while fire-dancing

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She burnt her face and body while fire-dancingCredit: KennedyNews/AgentBSmith
She sustained burns to 20 per cent of her body in just a few seconds

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She sustained burns to 20 per cent of her body in just a few secondsCredit: Kennedy News

The Milton Keynes native had taken up fire performing as a hobby and side business for the last three years and decided to put on a show at the campsite with another performer.

But it was only mere seconds later that tragedy struck, when wind blew one of her fuel-soaked fans, spraying vapours and fuel onto her clothes and body, setting her aflame instantly. 

At one point the 32-year-old feared she would die, having never had an accident whilst doing the hobby previously. 

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“I was in pain and shock but knew to keep calm, not to breathe in and to keep my eyes and mouth closed and to drop to the floor,” she said.

“My hand, arm, shoulder and chest were on fire and the flames were going up over my neck, face and head.

“Luckily I had recently had a shower and my hair was wet so it didn’t catch fire,” she added.

Nearby bystanders rushed to her aid, dousing the flames in a matter of seconds before Beatrice was rushed to hospital with extensive injuries.

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The systems analyst was airlifted to a specialist burns unit, where she was treated for second and third-degree burns which covered 20 per cent of her body and face.

Doctors were initially concerned that the inflammation around her neck could lead to breathing difficulties, so they decided to incubate her for safety.

“When they intubated me, I thought ‘am I going to die?’ It was terrifying,” she recalls.

My skin fell off and I fear my vagina is scarred for life after ‘out-of-date’ hot water bottle exploded

She said the hospital staff were “amazing”, but now she has been lumbered with a set of huge medical bills.

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Beatrice claimed the fuel used in the US is more dangerous causing her to sustain burns on 20 per cent of her body in just a few seconds.

She said: “I’ve been doing fire performing as a hobby and side business for three years and have never had any accidents or burns and don’t know of anyone else who has.

“Unfortunately I didn’t know that the fuel was so different to what I am used to using in the UK and it is a lot more volatile and flammable with a higher burn temperature as well as flammable vapours.”

Due to the nature of Beatrice’s accident, her insurance company isn’t going to cover medical costs – leaving her in potentially huge debt.

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Doctors feared the inflammation around her neck could cause her issues with breathing

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Doctors feared the inflammation around her neck could cause her issues with breathingCredit: Kennedy News
Now the systems analyst fears an 'astronomical' medical bill when she leaves the US hospital

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Now the systems analyst fears an ‘astronomical’ medical bill when she leaves the US hospitalCredit: Kennedy News
At one point Beatrice feared she would die, having never had an accident whilst doing the hobby previously.

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At one point Beatrice feared she would die, having never had an accident whilst doing the hobby previously.Credit: Kennedy News

‘Astronomical’ medical bills

Best friend Kali Tattersall has since launched a GoFundMe to help cover Beatrice’s medical bills after she is discharged.

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Just over £2,000 of the £15,000 goal has been raised to help cover Beatrice’s medical bills so far.

Kali said: “It’s going to be astronomical. We have no idea how much it’s going to be.

“From what we’ve seen online, it’s an insane amount of money for standard things.

“She’s in a specialist unit and had a helicopter ride. It could be hundreds of thousands.”

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How to treat burns and scalds

Burns are damage to the skin usually caused by heat.

usually caused by heat.

They can be very painful and may cause:

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  • Red or peeling skin
  • Blisters
  • Swelling
  • White or charred skin

The amount of pain you feel is not always related to how serious the burn is.

Even a very serious burn may be relatively painless.

Treating burns and scalds

To treat a burn, follow the first aid advice below:

  • Immediately get the person away from the heat source 
  • Remove any clothing or jewellery
  • Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 to 30 minutes 
  • Make sure the person keeps warm 
  • After cooling the burn, cover the burn by placing a layer of cling film over it
  • Use painkillers 
  • Raise the affected area if possible
  • If it’s an acid or chemical burn, dial 999

When to get medical attention

Depending on how serious a burn is, it may be possible to treat it at home.

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For minor burns, keep the burn clean and do not burst any blisters that form.

More serious burns require professional medical attention.

You should go to a hospital A&E department for:

  • All chemical and electrical burns
  • Large or deep burns – any burn bigger than the injured person’s hand
  • Burns that cause white or charred skin – any size
  • Burns on the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints or genitals

If someone has breathed in smoke or fumes, they should also get medical attention.

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35-Minute FULL BODY Kettlebell Workout (Circuits, Modifications Offered)

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✔️ Repeat All 8 Kettlebell Exercises x3 Sets

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►8 BEST Kettlebell Exercises At Home (35-Minute Full Body Kettlebell Workout)
1️⃣ Hand Switch Squat Pulse + Kettlebell Clean
2️⃣ Single Leg Deadlift + Single Arm Row R/L (MOD: Staggered Stance)
3️⃣ Uneven Lunge Swings R/L
4️⃣ Push Up + Kettlebell Pass
5️⃣ Kettlebell Swings
6️⃣ Deadlift Clean + Uneven Squat + Single Arm Press R/L
7️⃣ Lateral Lunge + Curl R/L
8️⃣ Kneeling Rainbows
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►TIME STAMPS:
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05:30 Set 1
14:45 Set 2
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31:55 Cool Down + Stretch

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This low impact prenatal cardio and mobility workout has become one of my favorite pregnancy workouts!

It’s Tabata cardio intervals combined with full body mobility drills to raise your heart rate AND improve flexibility and range of motion.

Boost your mood, burn calories, decrease pregnancy aches and pains, build strength and raise your heart rate – all in a low impact way that’s safe for all trimesters of pregnancy!

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► EQUIPMENT: None! Bodyweight only (but you can add a chair or bench for an incline to push ups).

► INSTRUCTIONS:
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✔️ 5 Circuits
✔️ 2 Cardio Tabata Exercises Per Circuit
✔️ Perform Each Cardio Tabata Exercise for 20 Seconds, Followed by 10 Seconds Rest
✔️Repeat X 4 Sets
✔️ THEN Perform a Mobility Exercise for 50 Seconds Between Circuits

►Workout Outline:
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2️⃣ CIRCUIT TWO
CARDIO TABATA:
1) Alternating Knee Drives
2) Three Lateral Squats + Lateral Shuffle
MOBILITY:
1) Cossack Squats + Adductor Rotations

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3️⃣ CIRCUIT THREE
CARDIO TABATA:
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MOBILITY:
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4️⃣ CIRCUIT FOUR
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5️⃣ CIRCUIT FIVE
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►TIME STAMPS:
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01:35 Warm Up
05:50 Circuit 1
11:22 Circuit 2
16:50 Circuit 3
22:45 Circuit 4
28:30 Circuit 5
34:20 Cool Down

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Urgent warning after knock-off Viagra which can damage men’s health becomes UK’s biggest counterfeit drug

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VIAGRA is now Britain’s biggest knock-off drug with counterfeits worth more than £6.2million seized last year.

Even more of the fake little blue pills were impounded than copies of addictive painkillers morphine and tramadol.

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Health chiefs warn dodgy online chemists are selling huge quantities of erectile dysfunction medicines.

Most are imported from India and South East Asia without a licence.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said investigators and police last year confiscated 2.6million doses of unlicensed sildenafil, sold under the name Viagra, worth £6.2million.

They also found 507,000 doses of dodgy tadalafil, brand name Cialis, worth £1.2million.

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Andy Morling, head of enforcement at the MHRA, said: “Erectile dysfunction drugs are available over the counter now but there’s still an illegal trade. The branded products are more expensive to buy and I think there is still an embarrassment factor.”

Packs sold in shops and pharmacists go through strict quality control to make sure they are safe and effective.

Mr Morling added: “Online is the new front line — this is almost exclusively an online trade.

“There are tens of thousands of websites globally and many of them sell in sterling and ship to the UK.”

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TV pharmacist Thorrun Govind said: “Fake medicines may not contain any of the active ingredients and may contain ingredients which are damaging to your health. Always buy medication from a registered pharmacy.”

The MHRA seized 15.5million illegal medicine doses in 2023, worth £30million.

Viagra slashes men’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease

After erection pills, the most common were benzodiazepine painkillers and sedatives

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Here we go – DAY ONE of the GROW ADVANCED HIIT CHALLENGE!! I’m so ready to smash the next 28 days with you! Today’s home workout is focusing on working your full body, no equipment needed! The No Repeat exercises today will get your heart rate up, so you will burn Calories & Fat. Bring your energy and let’s do it!! Let’s get sweaty!

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