A review of campfire burns in children: The QLD experience

Camping is a popular recreational activity in Australia. In Queensland alone, there are approximately 430,000 individual campers who spend 1.1 million camper nights annually [1]. Campfires are often an integral component of the camping experience. Unfortunately, burn injuries from campfires can cause significant morbidity with resultant scarring and loss of function. The temperature required to cause a significant burn in one second is 70 °C [2]. We have previously shown that campfires covered with sand (in an attempt to extinguish) retain the ability to cause significant burns even after 8h, due to both residual heat and to continued burning of embers and fuel products [3].
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research