Influencer Rebecca Zamolo revealed that her spouse, Matthew Yoakum, sustained second-degree burns when his face accidentally caught fire during a barbecue event. Rebecca has amassed a significant online following by creating family-oriented videos, engaging in challenges, and sharing entertaining content. With around 3.3 million followers on Instagram and over 30 million subscribers on YouTube, she has built a strong presence on social media.
Matt, who frequently appears in their family videos, is well-known to their followers. The couple often showcases their kids, Zadie and Xander, in the content they share across various social media platforms.
On Friday, July 31, Rebecca posted images showing visible burns on Matt’s face and explained that the incident occurred during a barbecue mishap. The photos depicted the extent of his injuries and provided followers with a glimpse of the redness and damage caused by the fire. The family did not disclose further details about the cause of the fire or whether Matt received immediate medical treatment.
Updating her Instagram, Rebecca shared, “Matt’s face caught fire at our BBQ, causing him ‘2nd degree superficial burns.’ Despite this, we proceeded with our planned trip to Hawaii for his birthday, where he has been recovering. It was a frightening experience for us all, emphasizing the preciousness of life.” She expressed gratitude to those who offered support, especially friends in the medical field, for guiding Matt’s healing process.
Many of Rebecca’s followers expressed their support in the comments, with one stating, “Omg. That is horrible. So happy he’s okay,” while another added, “Sending love & prayers.” A third follower wished Matt a speedy recovery.
As of the post on Friday, the couple has not provided any further updates on Matt’s condition, indicating that they are approaching his recovery day by day.