Northeast Ohio kids severely burned, even killed, attempting TikTok fire challenges

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Children all across Northeast Ohio are suffering serious injuries — even dying — while attempting TikTok fire challenges, according to a local trauma surgeon.

She says this disturbing trend has unfortunately become increasingly common.

Dr. Casey Kohler, a trauma surgeon at MetroHealth Hospital’s burn center in Cleveland, said he has treated a number of patients who attempted social media challenges involving fire…

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