Toddler Suffers Burns After Tripping and Falling Into Fire Pit in Billerica, Massachusetts

The child was sent to a Boston hospital by medical helicopter

Police say a 2-year-old girl suffered burns after she tripped and fell into a fire pit in Billerica, Massachusetts.

Billerica police received report around 6 p.m. Friday that a toddler tripped and landed into an active fire pit while attending a birthday party on Bridle Road.

Police say the child was quickly removed and placed into water to lessen her burn injuries.

Out of caution, the child was lifted to a Boston hospital by medical helicopter.

Her injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Police say no charges are expected to come from the incident.

They do not believe carelessness, drugs, or alcohol played any role in the accident.

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