Ghillie suit fire

[ben_JD]

Article on Warpig about a paintballer whose ghillie suit caught on fire while kicking an errant ember from a fire. The suit burned so quickly that his body was covered in burns.

I never liked ghillie suits, but I never thought of them as a hazard before.

Warpig story (http://www.warpig.com/paintball/articles/news/012103_ghilliefire.shtml)

[Bront]

It's exposed and well airated, sounds like a fire hazard to me.

They make a good point, it should be treated with fire retardant, or made of a fire resistant material. Also, stay away from fire if playing in one seems to be common sense.

I wish him the best in his recovery.

[Will Wood]

The sad thing is, this not being the first time it has happened...smoking IS hazardous to your health lol.