Woman burned while lighting outdoor fireplace - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

Fire officials say an Alexandriawoman was burned over 80 percent of her body by a flash fire that ignited whenshe was trying to light a recreational outdoor fireplace.

The 53-year-old woman was taken to the burn center at Washington Hospital Center.She suffered second- and third-degree burns.

The Alexandria Fire Department says the fire started when anaccumulation of vapors near the fuel source ignited.