12-year-Old Severely Burned & One Injured after Fire in Maine

A 12-year-old had severe burns and another juvenile was seriously injured after a pit fire in Topsham.

12-year-Old Severely Burned and Second Juvenile Injured after Starting Fire

The Topsham Police Department said “the juveniles were attempting to start a fire in a fire pit when gasoline was used to accelerate ignition.”

A Flash Fire Occurred and Gasoline was Spilled on the 12-Year-Old and Ignited

“An apparent flash fire occurred involving the gasoline can, resulting in fuel being spilled onto the injured 12-year-old juvenile and igniting,” according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Fire Happened in a Residential Area

The incident happened around 5:30 pm near a residence on Coot Lane.

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Juvenile had Sever Burns and was Sitting on Porch when Police Arrived

When Officers responded to the scene, they found the 12-year-old boy sitting on the front porch with extensive burns.

12-Year-Old had Extensive Burns and was Taken to the Hospital and Transferred

The 12-year-old was rushed to Maine Medical Center in Portland with serious burn injuries. He was then transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and remains in serious condition.

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Second Juvenile Male Transported to a Local Hospital and Released

The other juvenile male was taken to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation. He was treated and released.

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Ongoing Fire Investigation

The investigation remains open and is ongoing.