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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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Western film star Art Acord was severely burned in a gas explosion at his Hollywood home late on March 18, reported March 19, leaving him in critical condition with possible weeks in hospital.
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HOLLYWOOD, March 19. Art Acord, western film star, who was severely burned in a gas explosion at his home here, may be confined to Hollywood hospital for several weeks, attendants said today.
Acord was burned about the face, hands and limbs. He was still in a critical condition today, it was said.
Whether or not the burns would leave scars could not be determined.
The accident occurred late last night when Acord, alone in his home, entered the bath room and struck a match. A floor fuel-gas tap had been turned on accidentally and the explosion which followed blew out the side of the house and tossed Acord into the next room.
Firemen extinguished the blaze.
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Hollywood
Event Date
March 19
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acord severely burned about the face, hands and limbs; still in critical condition; may be confined to hospital for several weeks; burns may leave scars undetermined; side of house blown out.
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Art Acord was alone in his home when he entered the bathroom and struck a match; a floor fuel-gas tap had been turned on accidentally, causing an explosion that blew out the side of the house and tossed Acord into the next room; firemen extinguished the blaze.