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  2. Burn - Wikipedia

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    Generally, scalds are first- or second-degree burns, but third-degree burns may also result, especially with prolonged contact. [32] Fireworks are a common cause of burns during holiday seasons in many countries. [33] This is a particular risk for adolescent males. [34]

  3. Scalding - Wikipedia

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    Scalding is a form of thermal burn resulting from heated fluids such as boiling water or steam. Most scalds are considered first- or second-degree burns, but third-degree burns can result, especially with prolonged contact. The term is from the Latin word calidus, meaning hot. [1]

  4. Microwave burn - Wikipedia

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    The child developed a third degree burn to the back, measuring 5 inches x 6 inches. The babysitter later took the child to the emergency department, where multiple skin grafts were placed on the back. There were no signs of lasting emotional, cognitive or physical effects. CT scan of the head was normal, and there were no cataracts. [1]

  5. Man Was 'Cooked on Asphalt' and Got 3rd Degree Burns When ...

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    ABC 15 reports that Kenyon was taken to a local hospital where he spent more than a month recovering from third-degree burns across his face, arms, chest and legs. The outlet reports that chunks ...

  6. Victim suffers third-degree burns after cops allegedly ... - AOL

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    The pavement was estimated to be between 180 to 200 degrees that day, according to CBS News. Kenyon suffered third-degree burns on his arms, legs, chest, and face. Chunks of skin were singed off ...

  7. 'Extremely dangerous': Feds urge against using select fire ...

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    The fire pits presents two major hazards, including the risk of third degree burns dealt in less than a second, caused by flame temperatures over 1,600°F. The commission also warned that flames ...

  8. Thermal burn - Wikipedia

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    A thermal burn is a type of burn resulting from making contact with heated objects, such as boiling water, steam, hot cooking oil, fire, and hot objects. Scalds are the most common type of thermal burn suffered by children, but for adults thermal burns are most commonly caused by fire. [ 2 ]

  9. Woman Has Third-Degree Burns After Stepping Through 'Thin ...

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    The NPS also reported that the scalding water in Yellowstone's thermal areas can result in "severe or fatal burns," and many hot springs and geysers such as Old Faithful have extremely hot water ...