By Jeff Jardine
The Modesto Bee
SACRAMENTO — Fifty-three days after being pulled from a burning home, Modesto fire engineer James Adams walked triumphantly Tuesday through the doors of the University of California Medical Center.
He raised his bandaged hands and smiled broadly while greeting many of the 80 or so who came to welcome him back to the outside world.
Adams’ life was in peril just a few weeks ago. He still faces a long healing and rehabilitation process, yet he basked in the moment. He shook hands with many and gently hugged others.
Full story: Adams suffered third- degree burns over 45 percent of his body