An 18-month-old toddler suffered first and second-degree burns on her face from a hot liquid at a migrant shelter located in a repurposed Holiday Inn in Peabody. Peabody Fire Chief Jay Dowling reported that responders faced difficulties identifying the hazardous liquid due to a language barrier. Following the incident, the child was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital; however, her current condition remains undisclosed. The situation highlights safety concerns within migrant shelters and the potential complications arising from communication issues during emergencies. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
An 18-month-old child suffered severe burns at a migrant shelter on Tuesday night... A hot liquid left some first and second degree burns on the toddler's face.
Because of a language barrier, Dowling said responders were unsure of the type of liquid that caused the injuries.
The child was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, authorities said. Her current condition was not made public.
The incident occurred at the Holiday Inn in Peabody which has been repurposed to house migrants, Dowling said.
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