Juvenile hospitalized with second-degree burns caused by barbecue, fire crews say

(FOX40.COM) — A teenager was hospitalized on Monday after suffering second-degree burns, according to the Modesto Fire Department.

MFD was called around 7:53 p.m. to the 300 block of Laurel Avenue in West Modesto for a juvenile with burns caused by a barbecue.

Officials said the teenager attempted to relight a barbecue with flammable liquid at a family get-together. The fire flashed on the teenager, resulting in second-degree burns to their stomach and legs…

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