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Station fire survivor releases book

Gina Russo lost fiance in nightclub blaze

Updated: Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010, 6:10 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010, 6:10 AM EST

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A woman who lost her fiance in the Station Nightclub fire is sharing her story of recovery in a new book.

Gina Russo suffered burns over 40 percent of her body, and was in a coma for 11 weeks following the fire. Her fiance Freddie Crisostomi was killed.

Russo details her survival and road to recovery in the book "From the Ashes." Proceeds from its sales will be donated to hospital that help burn victims.

To purchase "From the Ashes," click here .

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