The Dalton Fire Department responded to a fire call Tuesday night that left a teenage juvenile with burn injuries. An investigation indicates the fire was caused by accident when the juvenile was playing with fire.
The incident happened at a residence at 403 Ironwood Way shortly after 9:20 p.m. When firefighters arrived they found a piece of furniture inside the residence that was on fire. Firefighters extinguished that fire. A 13-year old boy was outside of the residence with what appeared to be second- and third-degree burns to his head and torso. Firefighters provided first aid to the juvenile who was later taken to Hamilton Medical Center via ambulance for treatment.
The piece of furniture was the only apparent damage to the residence. An investigation determined that the juvenile had been pouring alcohol into a soda can and lighting it on fire when he was burned.