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A Florida teenager who suffered third degree burns in more than 95% of her body after catching the New Year's bonfire in 2017, is reported to have died.
Layne Chesney, 16, died Friday after being severely burned on December 31, 2017 while she was trying to add gasoline to the fire.
At that time, the Saint Lucia County Sheriff's Department had stated that Layne was preparing a bonfire at a friend's home in Fort Pierce when she took a gas can. The can exploded in his hands, engulfing the young girl in flames.
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A Facebook page dedicated to the recovery of Layne confirmed his death.
"Layne was called home today by our creator. She waged a tough battle until the end, never wanting to stop smoking because quitting was not in her nature, she added. "We are heartbroken, but always grateful that it is part of our lives and our world – we just wish it had lasted much longer with us here on Earth."
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Layne, who was only 14 years old at the time of the accident, underwent about 200 medical operations and procedures. She survived for about 16 months, while doctors gave her only 1% chance of survival.
Layne was a softball star, coaching the Jensen Beach Wildcats to the 2017 Babe Ruth World Series and attracting the attention of college coaches when she was injured.
Lucia I. Suarez of Fox News and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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