SEATTLE, Wash. — Doctors say the fire fighter who was badly burned in a Central Washington wildfire last week faces a long recovery.

Dr. Sam Arbabi told a news conference Thursday that Christian Johnson remains sedated in the ICU at Harborview Medical Center.

KOMO reports doctors continue to treat burns over 50% of Christian’s body along with breathing issues.

He was burned when flames overran his vehicle while he was helping to fight a brush fire in Okanogan County.