9-Year-Old Boy Burns 70% of Body in New Orleans 'Fire Challenge'
- A 9-year-old boy in New Orleans suffered burns over 70% of his body from a social media challenge.
- The challenge, known as the 'fire challenge,' involves participants setting themselves on fire.
- New Orleans officials are warning parents about the dangers of this trend.
- The boy is in unbearable pain and is lucky to be alive, according to the New Orleans Fire Department.
- Officials emphasize the seriousness and danger of such social media challenges.
Articles (5)
New York Post·
Boy, 9, burns 70% of his body in terrifying, viral ‘fire challenge’
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
Boy, 9, burned over 70% of body after viral challenge
cleveland.com·
Officials warn of trend as boy, 9, burned over 70% of body
The Oregonian·
Officials warn of trend as boy, 9, burned over 70% of body
KCRG Cedar Rapids·
9-year-old burned 70% of his body taking part in social media dare, officials say