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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.

23 Replies

  • Where is Bill Engvall when you need him ?? Here's your sign !!!Or even Ron White - you can't fix stupid ! It is a shame for the kid , just glad he survived the burn as it could have been worse for him I am sure...I use paper or those little fire starter packets only..Joe
  • Well at least the kid lives another day for the Dad to regret his ---
    Dumb Decision..
    And who knows as bad as this was it taught more than just those folks a lesson and probably saved another life.

    Thanks for the post
  • Also don't squirt charcoal lighter fluid on a flame or coals. I watched a guy squirt fluid on an already buring fire. The stream of fluid ignited and so did the top of the can. He ran between two RVs splashing both of them with burning fluid. Luckily he was able to dive into a lake to extinguish his burning clothes and the can of fluid. He ended up with mostly first degree burns.

    The RVs both had scorched marks

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