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fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Mental health

Drunk man walks into climate change, burns the bottoms of his feet off

The risk of contact burns is increasing due to climate change.
#negligence
Coffee
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Delivery driver severely burned by hot tea at California Starbucks awarded $50 million by jury

A jury awarded a delivery driver $50 million for severe burns from a spilled hot drink due to Starbucks' negligence.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
SF parents

Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

A Utah family is suing Southwest Airlines after their son suffered second-degree burns from spilled coffee during a flight.
Coffee
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Delivery driver severely burned by hot tea at California Starbucks awarded $50 million by jury

A jury awarded a delivery driver $50 million for severe burns from a spilled hot drink due to Starbucks' negligence.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
SF parents

Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

A Utah family is suing Southwest Airlines after their son suffered second-degree burns from spilled coffee during a flight.
more#negligence
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Jury awards $50 million to California man burned by Starbucks tea

Michael Garcia was awarded $50 million after suffering severe burns from hot tea spilled at a Starbucks drive-thru.
#child-safety
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?

William Knowlden suffered severe burns in Arnolds Field, leading to investigations into the site and its potential environmental hazards.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Girl, 7, in coma with horrific burns after TikTok challenge causes toy explosion

A 7-year-old girl in Missouri fell into a coma after a toy exploded during a TikTok challenge, leading to severe burns.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?

William Knowlden suffered severe burns in Arnolds Field, leading to investigations into the site and its potential environmental hazards.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Girl, 7, in coma with horrific burns after TikTok challenge causes toy explosion

A 7-year-old girl in Missouri fell into a coma after a toy exploded during a TikTok challenge, leading to severe burns.
more#child-safety
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ryanair offer of 25,000 to girl (12) who was scalded on flight to Lourdes rejected by judge

Sienna Darcy suffered significant burns from a hot meal on a Ryanair flight, leading to a substantial damages claim.
New York City
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

Toddler disfigured by burns in 'horrific' child endangerment case in CA. Mom convicted

The mother and babysitter were convicted for child endangerment after failing to seek timely medical help for the severely burned toddler.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

3-year-old boy's death in Hawaii fireworks explosion raises toll to 4; over 20 injured

The New Year's Eve fireworks explosion caused severe injuries and fatalities, prompting calls for stricter regulations on illegal fireworks.
#product-recall
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
6 months ago

Colsen tabletop fire pits sold nationwide recalled after 19 people burned, some quite seriously

Colsen-branded fire pits are recalled after causing multiple serious burn injuries due to flame hazards, with 19 victims treated for severe injuries. They should not be used.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Stanley recalls lids of 2.6 million mugs after dozens of burn injuries

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million travel mugs due to faulty lids causing burn injuries. Immediate action is required from consumers.
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
6 months ago

Colsen tabletop fire pits sold nationwide recalled after 19 people burned, some quite seriously

Colsen-branded fire pits are recalled after causing multiple serious burn injuries due to flame hazards, with 19 victims treated for severe injuries. They should not be used.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Stanley recalls lids of 2.6 million mugs after dozens of burn injuries

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million travel mugs due to faulty lids causing burn injuries. Immediate action is required from consumers.
more#product-recall
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Four girls aged 12 suffer life-changing' injuries in Brighton restaurant fire

Fire incident at a Wendy's restaurant in Brighton left four young girls with potentially life-changing burns.
Investigation by Sussex Police ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.
fromConsequence
8 months ago
Music

Slipknot's Sid Wilson suffers serious burns in accident

Sid Wilson sustained serious burns in an accident but plans to continue touring with Slipknot.
New York City
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

NYC straphanger set on fire blocked fiancee from maniac's flaming liquid in subway attack, has burns on 30 percent of his body

A man severely burned in a subway attack protected his fiancée by jumping in front of her, demonstrating extraordinary bravery and selflessness.
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