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Toddler suffers burns after falling in campfire

HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A 16 month old toddler suffered burn injuries this morning after falling into a campfire at Enotah Mountain Retreat on State Route 180.

Towns County first responders were dispatched to the accident site shortly after 11 am, Sunday, Sept. 1. The child sustained scattered burn injuries, primarily to the arm region.

The toddler was airlifted by medical helicopter to the burn unit at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for emergency treatment.

 

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