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Kittykath
Explorer II
May 20, 2013

Campfires...good in moderation

This happened two days ago. The moral of the story is common knowledge but bears repeating.

A dad and his buddies at a neighboring site thought that racing fuel would make a good campfire starter. The flame is invisible and will ignite in a fireball. Unfortunately, his sixteen year old son was in the line of fire and is receiving skin grafts as I write this.

Obviously, firewood and paper are the only things that belong in a firepit.

Secondly, update your first aid kits. Per the paramedics, it should at least contain gloves and a CPR barrier. Keep room temp water and clean sheets on hand.

I'm no nurse, but I like to think that a little preparation and knowledge went a long way.

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