WA fires: 3 Firefighters Killed: More burned. Update on One fire fighter who was burned

Gar was finally able to phone home. Thought you may be interested in hearing the latest from Gar's part of the Washington tragedy:

Gar just spent 16 hours with Dan Lyon and his amazing family at Harborview. Dan is responding! He's even laughing a little. The burns are over 60% of Dan's body, but his organs are all ok. They begin surgeries to remove charred skin tomorrow. Normally, a person with skin burned on 60% of the body would not have a very good prognosis, but the doctors think Dan could buck that stat. His ears and eyes are good, he's young and very healthy. And, he's in good spirits- seeming to enjoy all the dignitaries who spent the day 'popping in' on him!

Gar said the outpouring of support blew his and Dan's family's minds! (Dan and family are Tacoma locals, Melinda, just so you know.)

Gar said that pretty much every fire and police chief in the greater Seattle area showed up today at Harborview Medical Center with Amazing words of encouragement: several even providing a large catered lunch for not only the family, but all the medical and support staff working on helping Dan! Gar said it was beautiful.

And the media was SO kind. The press conference was really good. Dan's mom was very well-spoken and loving. Gar even got to speak a bit- though Dan's mom and doctors surely were the critical people who gave updates on Dan's status.

We're all very hopeful that Dan will recover in time... Sounds possible.

Have a good night.