Children Suffer Burns Attempting Viral Social Media Challenges in Separate Incidents

Two recent incidents highlight the dangers of viral social media trends involving children. In one case, a boy suffered severe facial burns after attempting a fire stunt indoors for a social media reel, with bystanders intervening too late. In another, a nine-year-old in the US was burned when heating a gel-filled sensory toy in a microwave, following a TikTok challenge. Experts and families warn about the risks of such stunts and urge caution to prevent injuries.