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Smoker catches hair on fire, severely burned

The woman was trying to light her cigarette when her hair caught fire

Associated Press

BUTLER, N.J. — 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.