Investigation underway in child burn incident

ELLIS COUNTY – A two-year-old boy fell into a burn pit last Thursday, Nov. 6 in Ellis County.

The Ellis County Fire Marshall said the incident resulted in the child receiving severe burn injuries.

“In the course of rescuing her son, the mother also sustained significant burn injuries,” the Fire Marshal’s Office reported. “Both were promptly transported to a nearby specialized burn unit for emergency treatment.”

A joint investigation into the circumstances of the incident is currently underway.