FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A 9-year-old girl in Fort Lauderdale is recovering in the hospital after, officials said, she suffered burns to 30% of her lower body.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene along Northwest Eighth Street and 17th Avenue, Thursday night.
Officials said the girl had a lighter and rubbing alcohol with her at the time of the incident.
Rescue crews transported the child to Broward Health Medical Center in unknown condition.
The 9-year-old will be transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Burn Center for further treatment.
The incident has been ruled an accident, according to fire officials, and the parents will not face any charges.
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