CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — During a Memorial Day celebration, three girls were injured after an alcohol-fueled fire used to make marshmallows spilled and the community is coming together to help the family.
On the day of the incident, one of the girls was able to escape and called the police on her mother’s phone.
The girls were taken and treated at Oishei Children’s Hospital, where two of them suffered moderate burns on their legs. Both have been released and are recovering.
The oldest was transferred to the pediatric burn unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital and suffered 3rd to 4th-degree burns that covered up more than 50% of her body. As of last week, she is now back home with her family.
"There is nothing to suggest the occurrence was anything other than a tragic accident," Cheektowaga Police said in the press release.
The mother will be out of work taking care of her daughters at home.
A meat raffle has now been planned to help the three girls and all of the proceeds from the fundraiser will be given to the family.
The raffle will be on Friday, August 12 at St. Mary's High School at 142 Laverack Ave in Lancaster.
