UPDATE (2/25/15):
It is with the deepest sympathy that we report that Brent Farley has passed away due to injuries sustained in the Valentine’s Day fire.
The condition of Nathaniel Farley is unknown at this time.
Please remember to donate to the family at youcaring.com.
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UPDATE (2/19/15):
According to family members, doctors have had to amputate both of Nathaniel’s legs.
A post on the family’s Facebook page said, due to a lack of circulation, doctors had to amputate one of Nathaniel’s legs above the knee, and the other below the knee.
Family members asking for continued prayers and financial donations to support the Farley family.
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A North Platte father and son remain in critical condition following a fire on Valentine’s Day.
Brent Farley and his son, Nathaniel, were working on a motorcycle in their garage, at 416 South Chestnut, when a propane heater ignited gasoline fumes.
Nathaniel received 3rd degree burns to over 80% of his body, and Brent suffered 3rd degree burns to over 90% of his body.
They were both transported to CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln.
According to family members, both Nathaniel and Brent have had “a couple of good days, considering the circumstances.”
Brent has reportedly had a couple of skin grafts, and Nathaniel was going to undergo some skin grafting today.
Cards and pictures can be sent to the Farleys at:
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
c/o Brent Farley
c/o Nathaniel Farley
575 South 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Family members say flowers and balloons are not allowed, but they say cards of encouragement will “lift their spirits when they wake up.”
To make matters worse, Nathaniel does not have health insurance, and will need assistance with medical expenses. The family also needs assistance with general expenses.
Several local businesses have stepped up to help.
Dave’s Place, 1510 East 4th Street, will donate twenty percent of their sales from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. tonight (February 18) to the Farley family.
Premier Rental Purchase, 105 North Jeffers Street, will donate fifty percent of all first payments collected between February 17 and February 28.
Donations can also be made online at youcaring.com.