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- fires kill about 500 children (14 and younger) each year
- Hot tap water burns cause more hospitalization than any other liquid
- The leading cause of home fires and related injuries is home-cooking equipment
- Automatic sprinkler systems reduce the chance dying in residential fires by approximately 73%

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This is a picture of a gas stove which is easier to catch fire than an electric one

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Burn (n.)- and injury caused by exposure to hear or flame

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The woman of this article was passing gasoline over top of her stove which was a gas stove and the can erupted

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A woman has suffered serious burns to her whole body after fumes from petrol she was transferring between containers in her kitchen was ignited by the cooker.

The woman was decanting fuel at her home in York on Thursday when it ignited and set fire to her clothing, resulting in 40% burns. She was treated on the scene by paramedics, before being taken to Pinderfields hospital with "serious and significant" burns to her whole body, said North Yorkshire fire service spokesman Peter Hudson.

"Her daughter asked her mum for petrol because she had run out," said Hudson. "She did not think about the fact the gas cooker was on. The petrol then went up and she got burnt. Thankfully we were there very quickly."

Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the blaze in the kitchen and removed the remaining petrol.

The accident took place as some petrol stations ran dry amid fear of a possible tanker drivers' strike. Government minister Francis Maude was criticised by fire chiefs for suggesting people should fill jerry cans with petrol to prepare for potential industrial action - because of the threat of fire.

The Cabinet Office minister issued his advice as the government drew up contingency plans to deal with the threat of industrial action by drivers.

Downing Street had no initial comment on the York accident, or on the subject of whether David Cameron thought Francis Maude's advice was in any way responsible for the woman's injuries. But Toby Harris, a Labour peer, said Maude should resign. On his Twitter account he wrote: "This woman was following advice from Govt Minister Francis Maude & ends up with 40% burns. Disgraceful. He shd resign."

But the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said the advice to motorists to store jerry cans of petrol in their garages was wrong and must be withdrawn. The union warned it would "massively increase" the risk of fires and explosions.

It is against the law to store more than 10 litres of petrol in two five-litre plastic containers in the home. It is not clear whether the incident in York is directly connected to fears of a strike but it comes within days of Maude's comments.

Hudson warned other members of the public to take extreme care when handling and storing petrol.

"In domestic situations fuel containers must not be stored in living accommodation such as kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms or under staircases. Any storage place should be well away from living areas and be secured to protect against the possibility of vandalism or arson.

"Never bring petrol inside your home. If you do smell petrol fumes in a garage or outbuilding ventilate the area and make sure nobody smokes or turns electrical switches on or off. The slightest spark could cause an explosion."
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Woman suffers serious burns in kitchen petrol accident

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A woman has suffered serious burns to her whole body after fumes from petrol she was transferring between containers in her kitchen was ignited by the cooker. The woman was decanting fuel at her home in York on Thursday when it ignited and set fire to her clothing, resulting in 40% burns.

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The person in this picture is running a burn on their finger under water

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This is a news article about a girl who got third degree burn from and exploding bonfire on 75% of her body

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- Eight-year-old Arionna "Onna" Matteson is a spunky third-grader who loves the outdoors, dancing and playing with her little sister and older brothers.

Taking part in one of her favorite past-times with siblings and a couple friends around a bonfire is exactly what Onna was doing on the night of September 29th in her father's backyard when her life forever changed.

"We've talked to them many times about the dangers of it and never have had them even attempt to try to put any accelerant or anything on a fire before. I think it had a lot to do with his friends being over," said Onna's mother, Jennifer Phillips, who was on her way home after a week at the Mayo Clinic, addressing personal health issues when she got the call.

Under peer pressure, the mother says, Onna's ten-year-old brother Drake poured gasoline onto the fire, after his father, Tim Matteson, stepped away for mere minutes.

"He'd just went into the house to stir supper and put stuff in the oven," Jennifer said.

That's when the bonfire exploded and left Onna with third-degree burns on 75 percent of her body, including her face and neck. Drake now also suffers minor burns to the left side of his face and neck.

"He did ask me why it was Onna and not him. That was hard," the mom shared of what she calls a tragic accident.

Another child, one of Onna's friends, also sustained burns to 12 percent of her body.

"On the way here [Onna] was asking about all the other kids, she was more concerned about them than herself," she said.

Since Onna was life-flighted to HCMC's burn unit she's undergone 10 surgeries.

"She's very lucky she survived," said the director of the unit, Dr. Ryan Fey.

Dr. Fey sees "dozens and dozens" of burn injuries every year, mostly in men, but says little Onna was much closer to the fire than any adult would've been.

"The scars are permanent, so she'll have scars that will cause her trouble for the rest of her life," Fey said.

The lasting effects of the accident are why both Dr. Fey and Jennifer warn us all to keep gas and flammable liquids away from every fire.

From here, fortunate as Onna may be to be alive, she will face some of her toughest challenges over the next three years.

"Going back to school and what other people think, and that kind of thing. She's our little princess so she always wants to dress up; she's big into make-up lately, so I think that's going to be the hardest part for her," she said.

Onna was named "First Princess" at the 2016 Little Miss Menahga pageant. She just passed on the crown to her successor in July.

"Rehabilitative work, reconstructive surgeries...this will be true largely until she's done growing," said Dr. Fey. While children tend to heal relatively well from severe burns he expects Onna will endure the physical pain of the accident well into her adult life

"There are a lot of things that we're going to be monitoring and dealing with for years to come. It'll be a different life than maybe she was expecting or what her parents were expecting," Dr. Fey shared candidly, although, he expects Onna to make what specialists consider a full recovery.

Meanwhile, the accident has compelled the people of the small northern Minnesota town of Menahga to pull together. A benefit for Onna will take place Nov. 25 from 4-11 p.m. at the Menahga VFW to help the family with medical expenses.

To learn more about fundraising efforts friends of the family have launched click here and here.

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8-year-old girl suffers severe burns after bonfire explosion

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Eight-year-old Arionna "Onna" Matteson is a spunky third-grader who loves the outdoors, dancing and playing with her little sister and older brothers. Taking part in one of her favorite past-times with siblings and a couple friends around a bonfire is exactly what Onna was doing on the night of September 29th in her father's backyard when her life forever changed.

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Types of burns and how to take care of them

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Types of burns and how to take care of them

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- First degree burn looks like red non-blistered skin. To treat it, run it under cold water for about 5 minutes
- Second degree burn looks like blisters and some thickening (puffing up) of the skin. To treat, run under water for around 15 minutes and cover it to prevent infection
- Third degree burn looks like widespread thickness and a white leathery appearance. Never try to treat a third degree burn but instead, call 911 immediately

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- always use oven mitts when taking things out or putting things in the oven
- Don't use wet oven mitts as this can cause a scald
- Slowly open microwaved containers to avoid the steam burning you
- Microwaves can heat unevenly causing hot spots which could burn your mouth
-Never touch a stove top with your bare hands
- Be careful when draining things like pasta
- Never mix hot liquids in a blender. You don't want them to splatter out