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Burns girl, 7, remains critically ill in hospital
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The Northern Echo
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August 26, 2008
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A GIRL who suffered horrific burns when her dress caught fire
remained in hospital in a serious condition last night.
The family of the sevenyear-old were at her side comforting her,
while inquiries were continuing to determine how her dress caught
light.
Police were called to the family home, in Beechwood Crescent, in
the Southwick area of Sunderland, on Sunday evening.
The youngster was said to have been playing with friends at the
house when the accident took place.
The girl?s parents managed to put out the flames and call 999.
She was taken to Newcastle General Hospital initially in a
critical, but stable, condition.
Her injuries were yesterday not said to be ...
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