In 1984, Michael Jackson suffered severe scalp burns while filming a commercial; he later donated his $1.5 million settlement to a burn centre treating other victims
- Michael Jackson (AP photo)Michael Jackson suffered severe scalp burns on January 27, 1984, when his hair caught fire while he was filming a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
- The shoot featured a staged musical performance complete with pyrotechnics, but sparks ignited his hair as he descended a staircase.
- The accident left the pop star with second-degree burns to his scalp and a small area of third-degree burns, requiring medical treatment and a lengthy recovery.
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- Michael Jackson (AP photo)Michael Jackson suffered severe scalp burns on January 27, 1984, when his hair caught fire while he was filming a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
- The shoot featured a staged musical performance complete with pyrotechnics, but sparks ignited his hair as he descended a staircase.
- The accident left the pop star with second-degree burns to his scalp and a small area of third-degree burns, requiring medical treatment and a lengthy recovery.
Sources: Times of India