Child Suffers Serious Burns in Fall into Fire Pit in Cherry Hill, NJ

The six-year-old, who was flown to burn center, was one of six hurt on a deck, Cherry Hill officials said.
June 4, 2025

Denali Sagner

The Philadelphia Inquirer

(TNS)

Jun. 3—Two people, including a 6-year-old girl, are battling serious injuries after an incident involving a fire pit at a Cherry Hill gathering on Sunday.

Firefighters were called to the 1200 block of West Chapel Avenue at 7:43 p.m. Sunday after reports that a child had fallen into a tabletop fire pit. A deck fire was reported shortly afterward but was not active when first responders arrived at 7:46 p.m.

Six people — a mix of adults and minors — were injured, Cherry Hill Fire Chief Wade Houlihan said.

The 6-year-old girl facing significant injuries was flown via helicopter that evening to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. A 39-year-old woman with significant injuries was transported by ground to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Three other individuals — a 34-year-old woman, a 39-year-old woman, and an 11-year-old girl — were taken to local hospitals with less-severe injuries. One victim was treated at the scene.

The Cherry Hill Police Department and the fire marshal are continuing to investigate.

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