Disturbing New Trend: The Fire Challenge :: Gloucester Township Police
Thursday, August 21, 2014
ATTENTION PARENTS:
No incidents have occurred in Gloucester Township
A disturbing new trend is manifesting itself online and on social media sites such as Facebook and YouTube called “The Fire Challenge”.
The fire challenge involves teenagers pouring an ignitable liquid, often rubbing alcohol, on their bare skin and igniting it while another teenager takes photos or video of the event. The photos and video are subsequently uploaded to the various social media sites for the world’s online community to watch and share. The imbecilic act is supposed to elicit laughter as onlookers and internet viewers watch the reaction from the person who is on fire.
People panic when the flames quickly spread and aren’t immediately extinguished, then forget to douse themselves with water. Running also gives the flames more oxygen to grow. Superheated air can be inhaled, burning the inside of the lungs. Clothes can catch fire on parts of the body not protected by the flammable liquid.
If you have any questions or concerns about this disturbing trend please contact the GTPD Community Relations Bureau at [email protected] or call 856-374-3513.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/north-carolina-woman-arrested-teen-fire-24942193
Address/Location
Gloucester Township Police Department
1261 Chews Landing Road
Clementon, NJ 08021
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500
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