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Cedar City supports Fire Chief Mike Phillips after his Sept. 16 training accident.

Phillips suffered burns from jet fuel ignition and remains hospitalized in Salt Lake City.

A fundraiser at Diamond Z Arena aims to ease his family's financial burden during recovery.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Cedar City community is coming together in a powerful show of support for Fire Chief Mike Phillips, who was seriously injured during a routine training exercise on Sept. 16.

Phillips suffered burns to his face and arm when jet fuel ignited prematurely during a live fire training session. He is currently being treated in the burn unit at a Salt Lake City hospital, where he is expected to remain for several more weeks.

"A little spark fell into the jet fuel

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