Fire Incident / Two-Month-Old Baby Critically Injured After Falling Into Fire Pit
·2 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- A two-month-old infant suffered severe burn injuries after accidentally falling into a fire in Chhalanti village, Balasore district.
- The child was rescued by family members and rushed to Basta Medical Center, later referred to Balasore District Medical Hospital due to critical condition.
- The incident has shocked the local community, drawing attention to the risks of open fires during winter in rural households.
Balasore, Jan 14: A tragic incident occurred in Chhalanti village under Jaleswar police station limits of Balasore district, where a two-month-old infant sustained severe burn injuries after accidentally falling into a fire.
According to reports, the family of Taran Hembram had lit a fire in the courtyard to keep warm amid the biting cold. While sitting near the fire, Taran’s wife was holding the baby. In a moment of negligence, the infant slipped from her arms and fell directly into the flames.
Family members rushed to rescue the child immediately, but by then, more than half of the baby’s body had been burned.
The critically injured infant was first taken to Basta Medical Center. As the condition worsened, doctors referred the child to Balasore District Medical Hospital for advanced treatment.
Also read: Preparations In Full Swing For Khandagiri Mela In Bhubaneswar
The incident has shocked the local community, highlighting the dangers of open fires during the winter season.
According to reports, the family of Taran Hembram had lit a fire in the courtyard to keep warm amid the biting cold. While sitting near the fire, Taran’s wife was holding the baby. In a moment of negligence, the infant slipped from her arms and fell directly into the flames.
Family members rushed to rescue the child immediately, but by then, more than half of the baby’s body had been burned.
The critically injured infant was first taken to Basta Medical Center. As the condition worsened, doctors referred the child to Balasore District Medical Hospital for advanced treatment.
Also read: Preparations In Full Swing For Khandagiri Mela In Bhubaneswar
The incident has shocked the local community, highlighting the dangers of open fires during the winter season.
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