5-year-old burn victim in critical condition

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A 5-year-old victim remains in critical condition (Source: WAFF)

A 5-year-old boy who accidentally set himself on fire on Monday is still in critical condition.

Justin Moore was flown out-of-state to Shriner Hospital in Cincinnati on Tuesday for further treatment.

Doctors had to delay his surgery because of complications. It was rescheduled for late Wednesday afternoon.

Fire officials said 5-year-old Justin suffered burns to 70-80 percent of his body after coming into contact with a gas can that had been set on fire. Another child told him to 'stop, drop and roll' when she saw the fire.

HEMSI, deputies and multiple fire crews were among those to jump into action to try and help the boy after he came into contact with gasoline that was on fire.

A donation account has been set up for Moore at Redstone Federal Credit Union to help the family with travel expenses. Friends of the family are trying to raise enough money to allow Moore's dad to fly to Cincinnati to be with him and his mom.