21.   The fifth blaze, which destroyed a Jersey City apartment building and left three people with serious burns, has been ruled accidental, he said.

22.   The little girl was severely burned, and her mother and aunt had less serious burns.

23.   The reason is that serious burns cause swelling and fluid loss that can produce a severe drop in blood pressure and shock.

24.   The sparks can hit the skin or clothing and cause serious burns.

25.   Others suffered less serious burns and cuts caused by flying glass and splinters.

26.   Police did not hold out much hope for many of the survivors, who suffered serious burns.

27.   Police said the driver was hospitalized with serious burns, under heavy guard.

28.   Police were able to rescue one of the men, who is recovering from serious burns in a local hospital.

29.   Pregnant patients, or those with AIDS, severe brain injury, serious burns and other acute problems were excluded.

30.   A Bucharest radio station reported that one person was taken to a local hospital near the crash site with serious burns.