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Campfire Explosion at Finke Desert Race Leaves Six Victorian Men With Severe Burns

Alice Springs, Northern Territory – Six Victorian men suffered severe burns after a campfire explosion during the Finke Desert Race, according to Northern Territory emergency services. The incident occurred when the group, aged 18 to 23, was camping about 30 kilometers south of Alice Springs on Saturday night. NT Police Acting Superintendent Michael Budge explained that the group had ignited a fire near a shock absorber, which unexpectedly exploded, spraying boiling oil and fluid on …

Serious Campfire Mishap Leaves Six Spectators Injured at Outback Desert Race

Alice Springs, Northern Territory – A serious campfire accident occurred at a popular outback desert race, resulting in six young males being hospitalized due to burns from an exploding car part. The incident took place near the Deep Well checkpoint on Saturday as part of the Finke Desert Race circuit, located about 80km southwest of Alice Springs. Witnesses reported that the spectators suffered first and second-degree burns from the bonfire blast before receiving treatment from …

Mother and Son Hospitalized After Campfire Accident in West Point

WEST POINT, Utah – A mother and son were rushed to the hospital on Monday night after sustaining burns from a campfire in West Point, Utah. According to North Davis Fire District, the boy was airlifted to Primary Children’s Hospital with second- and third-degree burns covering 50% of his body. Meanwhile, the mother was taken to McKay-Dee Hospital with second- and third-degree burns to her legs. The incident took place in the vicinity of 940 …