Florida teen badly burned in "fire challenge"
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- A teenage boy was badly burned during an apparent attempt to participate in the so-called "fire challenge," which involves filming a person being doused in flammable liquid, and then set on fire, reports CBS affiliate WKMG.
The 15-year-old was flown from Orlando to Cincinnati for treatment of his severe burns, his aunt, Lisa Oliphant, said.
"All his skin is off, arms peeled, hair burnt," said Oliphant, who watched another teen light the boy on fire Monday around 7 p.m. near their Orlando home. "I see the little boy walk up and gush something on him and then flick. I see the little flick, and then my nephew's running down the street on fire."
Orange County deputies said the boy has burns on 20 percent of his body, but is in stable condition. Deputies said the boy acknowledged to them that he intended to participate in the "fire challenge." They say he doused himself with rubbing alcohol, then dared a friend to light a match and put it to his clothes.
Deputies have not charged the teen who lit the boy on fire, but said they are exploring the possibility of culpable negligence charges. The case will first be reviewed by the State Attorney's Office.