South Florida boy recovering after sparkler accident causes severe burns

A 9‑year‑old South Florida boy is recovering after suffering third‑degree burns when a sparkler ignited his T‑shirt on New Year’s Day. Santiago Claudio has been hospitalized at HCA Kendall since Jan. 1 with burns covering about 18% of his upper body. Doctors say his injuries required multiple surgeries, including skin grafts, and he remains under strict medical supervision due to infection risks.