A backyard gathering in California took a turn for the worse when a small outdoor fireplace malfunctioned. The incident occurred while the fireplace was being used to roast marshmallows. The malfunction caused flames to shoot out, igniting the clothing of two children.

As a result, the children were airlifted to a burn center for treatment. An adult was also hospitalized due to the incident. Further details about the incident are available from KXAN, including the specific location in California where it occurred, which is Oceanside.