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Fairfield police says the Fairfield University student that was severely burned when his SUV went up in flames last week remains in the hospital today, fighting for his life. Authorities say the vehicle

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Fairfield University student fights for his life

Fairfield police says the Fairfield University student that was severely burned when his SUV went up in flames last week remains in the hospital today, fighting for his life. Authorities say the vehicle

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