A teenager was seriously injured and two others were burned in a backyard fire during a family gathering in Modesto on Monday evening, officials said.
It happened shortly before 8 p.m. in the 300 block of North Madison Street.
Modesto Fire said the teenager was attempting to re-light a barbecue using a flammable liquid when the fire suddenly flashed, igniting and causing significant burns. Officials said the teen suffered second-degree burns to just under 50% of their body…