On Sunday, August 13, 2023 at approximately 12:21 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 29000 block of Jefferson Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported burns.
Responding personnel were advised the 911 caller reported a 22-year-old male suffered significant facial burns from a bonfire being lit.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was placed on standby, then pre-launched to land nearby.
Personnel arrived on the scene to find the victim suffering from burns to his face, leg and arm. He was conscious and alert.
Trooper 7 transported the victim to an area burn center with serious injuries.
