Influencer Rebecca Zamolo revealed that her spouse, Matthew Yoakum, sustained second-degree burns when his face accidentally caught fire at a barbecue event.
Rebecca has amassed a sizable online following with her family-oriented videos, challenges, and entertainment content, boasting around 3.3 million Instagram followers and over 30 million YouTube subscribers.
Matt, frequently featured in their family videos, is well-known to their audience. The couple often showcases their children, Zadie and Xander, in content shared on various social media platforms.
On July 31, Rebecca shared images displaying visible burns on Matt’s face, detailing that the incident occurred during a barbecue mishap. The photos showcased his condition post-accident, revealing the redness and damage caused by the flames.
No further information was provided by the family regarding the cause of the fire or whether immediate hospital treatment was sought for Matt.
In an Instagram post, Rebecca disclosed, “Matt’s face caught fire at our BBQ, resulting in ‘2nd degree superficial burns.’ Despite the incident occurring just before our trip to Hawaii for his birthday, he chose to proceed with the celebration and is currently recovering. It was a frightening experience for all of us, underscoring the fragility of life.”
Expressing gratitude for the support received, Rebecca thanked friends in the medical field who aided Matt in his healing process. She emphasized the fortunate outcome despite the potential severity of the situation, indicating they are taking each day as it comes and sending love to Matt.
Numerous followers offered their well-wishes in the comments, expressing relief that Matt is safe and sending prayers for his recovery.
While no recent updates on Matt’s condition have been shared post the initial images, Rebecca assured followers that they are prioritizing his recovery on a day-to-day basis.