DANVILLE, Va. — Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler continues to make remarkable progress in his recovery after being set on fire in July , according to an update from his wife, Blair Vogler.

Blair said her husband recently underwent a successful skin graft surgery and has begun walking independently surpassing his daily goals and even climbing stairs. She added that Vogler’s strength and determination have astonished his medical team, leading to his release from the intensive care unit months earlier than expected. If this pace continues, he is expected to be home at an earlier time then projected.

Blair said Vogler is maintaining his recovery regimen, focusing on nutrition and rebuilding his strength as he continues to heal from second- and third-degree burns that once covered more t

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