A girl burned by exploding birthday balloon in Hanoi - February 14, 2025

WHAT	Girl burned after a balloon exploded upon contact with fire on a birthday cake.
WHEN – WHERE – WHO	At the birthday party on February 14, 2025, of the girl born in 1992 in Hanoi.
WHY – HOW	The girl booked a restaurant to host her birthday party. In addition to the decorative balloons prepared by the restaurant, she ordered an extra bunch of balloons with her name printed on them for photos At the end of the party, she held the bunch of balloons and the birthday cake with lit candles while dancing to record a video. As she swayed to the music, the largest balloon unexpectedly came into contact with the flame and exploded
CONSEQUENCE	Flames erupted on her hands and face, even igniting some of the decorative balloons on the ceiling. She suffered second-degree burns on her face and first-degree burns on her arm.
LESSION LEARNT	Avoid using flammable gas-filled balloons like hydrogen, especially near fire sources. Keep balloons away from open flames (candles, lighters, sparklers) to prevent explosions. Ensure safety when decorating events, avoiding flammable gases in enclosed spaces. Be cautious when filming videos, keeping balloons at a safe distance from fire. Provide immediate first aid for burns by cooling with clean water and seeking medical attention.
LINK REF.	Girl burned by Hydrogen balloon exploded

A girl burned by exploding birthday balloon in Hanoi – February 14, 2025