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intoxicated at the time.
• The March 6, 2012, fire burned about 25 percent of Bluebird's body, including his hands, face, left leg, lower back and abdomen. Bluebird spent 20 days in a burn unit in Greeley, Colo., and has undergone several surgeries and skin grafts, according to court documents. His doctors have recommended amputating two fingers on his left hand, and the U.S. Veterans Administration has paid nearly $236,000 to treat Bluebird's injuries.
• In court filings, Rushville and Sheridan County officials say they weren't liable because they were acting within the scope of their duties. They also say Bluebird's in

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