"Luckily, in this particular case, it did not burn the building down. But somebody really got hurt, and, you know, is going to have life-altering injuries."
"If they're doing their hair with chemicals, if they're taking isopropyl alcohol in the room, or any type of fingernail polish remover. Obviously, monitor your lighters and your matches and educate your children."
"In recent weeks, there have been multiple cases of children injured after allegedly being inspired by trends or stunts online. A 9-year-old in Illinois suffered third-degree burns when a toy he put into the microwave burst."
A Pennsylvania teenager was hospitalized with serious burns after participating in a fire-breathing challenge involving isopropyl alcohol. The incident resulted in intubation and life-altering injuries. Fire officials warn parents to monitor children's access to household products including chemicals, nail polish remover, lighters, and matches. Recent weeks have seen multiple cases of children injured by online-inspired challenges, including a 9-year-old who suffered third-degree burns and a 7-year-old who fell into a coma after attempting a microwave toy challenge. Authorities emphasize the importance of parental supervision and education regarding dangerous online trends.
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