By Eileen Buckley
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Buffalo, NY – Buffalo firefighter Mark Reed continues to recover from injuries he suffered in an arson blaze in early June. Firefighter Reed of Engine 31 is off the respirator.
Reed is now able to sit up, talk and feed himself. Reed was critically injured when a chimney collapsed on him at the Wende Street fire.
Buffalo Fire Commissioner Michael Lombardo, He tells WBFO News Reed also underwent successful head and facial surgery at ECMC.
Reed's leg had to be amputated and he still faces a long recovery. He is also undergo rehabilitation. But Lombardo says he has no idea when he will be out of the hospital. A benefit show for Reed will be held this Friday and Saturday at Fatboys Comedy Club on Third Street in Niagara Falls. Commissioner Lombardo says Reed is grateful to everyone for their generous outpouring of concern and sends a sincere "thank you" to all.
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