The Brief
- Several teens were burned after a bonfire erupted in Whitfield County.
- Some victims say flammable liquid thrown into the fire caused the explosion.
- Authorities are investigating the incident.
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – Several teenagers are recovering after a bonfire gathering in Whitfield County erupted into a sudden burst of flames, leaving multiple people with serious burns.
What we know:
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office said emergency crews responded to a medical call late Saturday near Otis Way and Lake Kathy Road between Catoosa Springs and Varnell after reports that several people were injured around a large bonfire. Authorities said multiple victims suffered burns, and at least three people were flown to burn centers for treatment.…