Joey Gregory, a 19-year-old from Blackpool, remains in a medically-induced coma at Wythenshawe Hospital's burns intensive care unit after being pulled from a devastating house fire on Tuesday, June 30. The blaze, described as 'catastrophic', left Gregory with severe burns injuries and a 13-year-old boy in serious condition.
Family Update and Fundraising Efforts
In a Facebook update on Saturday, July 4, Gregory's mother wrote: 'We were told on Tuesday that the first 24-48 hours were critical. Then they said 72….. We are on day 5 and my boy is still here. Keep fighting sunshine, we ain’t going nowhere.' She expressed gratitude for family and friends, adding, 'Please keep praying.'
A GoFundMe page set up by Jane Richardson has raised over £10,000 to support the family. The page states: 'He remains on a ventilator while specialist teams do everything they can to save his life. His injuries are extensive, and the road ahead will be unimaginably long and difficult.' The fundraiser aims to ease financial burdens for travel, accommodation, and living costs.
Incident Details and Emergency Response
The fire broke out at a house on Redcar Road in Blackpool at approximately 9:37 AM on Tuesday. Five fire engines and a command support unit were dispatched, with crews using breathing apparatus, hose reels, and a jet to tackle the blaze. Police confirmed that a boy and a teenager were left in serious condition, while three other people sustained minor injuries.
Donations to the fundraiser can be made online to support the Gregory family during this challenging time.
