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California children airlifted to burn center after roasting marshmallows goes wrong
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk Anna Ashcraft , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The outcome of the children's and adult's treatment is not specified in the initial report. A backyard gathering in Oceanside took a turn for the worse when a small outdoor tabletop fireplace malfunctioned.
A backyard gathering in Oceanside took a turn for the worse when a small outdoor tabletop fireplace malfunctioned. The incident occurred while the fireplace was being used to roast marshmallows.
The malfunction caused flames to shoot out, igniting the clothing of two children. As a result, the children were airlifted to a burn center for treatment. An adult was also hospitalized due to the incident.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The outcome of the children's and adult's treatment is not specified in the initial report.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories Reading time: 1 min
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