Fire Safety Tips for Families: Prevent Burns Around Campfires - Free Press of Jacksonville

Fire Safety Tips for Families: Prevent Burns Around Campfires - Free Press of Jacksonville

Campfires are a beloved part of summer — whether you’re roasting marshmallows, telling stories or just enjoying the warmth. But for families with young children, it’s important to be aware of the risk of burns and know how to prevent and respond to such injuries. “It’s almost a part of a life ritual,” says Denise Klinkner, M.D., pediatric trauma center director and pediatric surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, of social gatherings around a fire…