70 YOF WAS AT A FRIENDS LAST NIGHT SITTING ON THE DECK BY A PORTABLE HEATER/FIRE UNIT. HER FRIEND WENT TO ADD MORE FUEL TO THE HEATER, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT EXTINGUISHED BEFOREHAND SO THE FUEL IGNITED AND FLAMES SHOT OUT ONTO THE PATIENT. NO FIRE DEPT. DX: BURN OF LEFT LEG, SECOND DEGREE, BURN OF RIGHT LEG, SECOND DEGREE, BURN OF LEFT HAND
Date: 8/11/2025
Category: household appliances
Product: PORTABLE GAS OR LP HEATERS
Products involved: PORTABLE GAS OR LP HEATERS; UNCATEGORIZED PRODUCT (TO BE ASSIGNED)
Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Body part: Lower Leg
Location: Home