Portland Teen Still in Critical Condition After Meriden Fire

A Portland teen injured in a Meriden fire is still in critical condition, but things look promising, according to family members.

Nick Benoit was critically injured in the New Year’s Day blaze on Sunset Avenue, according to the Record-Journal.

He sustained burns to his right arm, face and bronchial airways.

Benoit is currently a student at Southern Connecticut State University. A GoFundMe has been set-up to help pay for medical bills.

So far the GoFundMe has raised more than $5,700 as of Thursday night. Its goal is to raise $8,000.

Read the full Record-Journal story here.

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