Courtney Campbell, 25, dies in coffee stand explosion in Everett, Washington
Barista dies after bikini espresso stand fire in Washington
Officials with the Everett Fire Department said a propane tank in the coffee shop, on Everett Mall Way and Fourth Avenue, likely led to the explosion and fire which left barista Courtney Campbell critically injured Jan. 7. Authorities said she either climbed out of a window or got blown out.
GoFundMe: Courtney Campbell
On Thursday January 7th Courtney was closing her coffee stand when a propane tank exploded sending the coffee stand into flames with Courtney inside. She was able to escape but has extensive burns over her body. She lost everything that day besides her two beautiful daughters. I have been getting a lot of requests for a place to donate. Our family appreciates the support and everyone who has reached out to help Courtney.
Woman Burned in Coffee Stand Explosion Dies in Everett
A woman named Barbara was driving in the area when she saw the fire.
“I was driving eastbound on Everett Mall Way and I saw huge flames coming out of a coffee stand in a gas station parking lot,” she said. “The coffee stand was in flames, engulfed in flames, and then it made a big boom.”
Barista hurt in espresso stand explosion and fire dies
Campbell had two young daughters.
Friends are holding a fundraiser on Jan. 16 at Tony V's Garage in Everett.
COME TOGETHER. A benefit for Courtney Campbell and memorial for Greg Gibson
This event will be a benefit for for the daughters of Courtney Campbellwho has passed away from severe burns when her coffee stand exploded.
It will also be a memorial night to remember one of Seattle's busiest punk/ska promoters, Greg Gibson.
There will be a $10 suggested donation at the door. All proceeds will go to Courtney's family to assist with hospital costs and the well being of her two daughters.
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