Anyone can suffer a significant burn injury. Yet, certain groups are at a higher risk of suffering this tragic type of injury. Children: Young children are curious and want to explore new things. However, when this curiosity extends to fire or hot objects, the results can be disastrous. Elderly: As a person ages, they may experience slower reaction times, preventing them from reacting quickly enough to avoid a burn injury. In addition, certain items around the house can increase the risk of someone suffering an extensive burn injury. These items include: Defective water heaters; Harsh cleaning supplies that are poorly labeled, such as ammonia or bleach; Faulty wiring; and Certain malfunctioning appliances such as space heaters or stoves.