9-Year-Old Suffers Severe Burns in Dangerous 'Fire Challenge' Trend

A 9-year-old boy in New Orleans suffered severe burns covering over 70% of his body after participating in a dangerous social media trend known as the 'fire challenge.' Officials warn parents about the extreme risks of such challenges, urging them to talk to their children about the dangers of social media behaviors.

Key facts

• A 9-year-old boy burned over 70% of his body in the 'fire challenge'.
• New Orleans Fire Department Chief Roman Nelson warns about the dangers of the challenge.
• New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick joins the warning.
• The challenge involves setting oneself on fire with flammable substances and attempting to extinguish the flames.

Sources

• New York Post