Laurel child critically injured in fire linked to indoor S’mores kit
A 9-year-old is recovering from life-threatening injuries after trying to make S'mores inside their Laurel home.
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department revealed Tuesday that the fire was sparked by an indoor ignitable liquid flame kit commonly used to make the snack.
It happened on Monday at around 3:50 p.m., in the living room of a three-story townhouse along Crooked Tree Lane.
Fire crews from Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade, and Howard County quickly responded and extinguished the flames before they could spread beyond the living room.
Anne Arundel County medics treated two occupants of the home.
The child was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Pediatric Facility with critical burns, while a woman sustained minor injuries and was treated on-site.
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9-year-old airlifted with serious burns following Anne Arundel County house fire
A 9-year-old had to be airlifted to the hospital with serious burn injuries after a fire broke out at a home in Laurel.
An investigation by the Anne Arundel County Fire & Explosives Investigation Unit determined the fire was accidental and caused by the use of the indoor flame kit.
These products are popular for indoor marshmallow roasting but come with significant safety risks if not used properly.
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is now urging residents to read the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warnings before using such kits.
"This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of carefully following safety guidelines for any product involving open flames," a fire department spokesperson said.