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NJ smoker burned when she accidently ignites hair

October 14, 2012 | Modified: October 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm
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BUTLER, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a northern New Jersey woman was seriously burned when she accidentally ignited her hair while trying to light a cigarette.

The 64-year-old Butler resident was in her apartment Saturday afternoon when her hair caught fire. She has severe burns on her forehead, face and neck and was flown to a hospital, where she was listed in serious condition.

Authorities are investigating.