Nassau County Fire Service Academy instructor sustains serious burns in a training accident involving a mock boat fire.

Nassau County Fire Service Academy instructor suffers serious burns during a training accident involving a mock boat-like ship fire. Combustible liquids ignited prematurely, leading to first, second, and third-degree burns. Instructor is recovering at Nassau University Medical Center and expected to survive. Cause of fire is under investigation by Nassau County Fire Marshals, Police, and OSHA.