‘Fire-breathing’ trend linked to severe burns in teens, officials warn

Parents are being warned of a new trend among kids, involving alcohol and an open flame.

The "fire-breathing" challenge has led to reports of severe burns, according to local news outlets.

Kids and teens are reportedly holding alcohol in their mouths and blowing it onto a match or another open flame to mimic "breathing fire."

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According to Philadelphia’s 6abc News (WPVI), a teen in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, was intubated and treated for burns to the face...