I have had four kids, none of which, at age 1, would have been able to climb
on top of the stove to pour oil over themselves. Is there an epidemic of
stupid, irresponsible, negligent or sometimes downright criminal people
breeding more lately?
-ginny





Allentown, PA Morning Call - Last Updated: June 5, 2007
Toddler, 1, Badly Burned by Hot Oil from Stove
Allentown, PA
A 1-year-old toddler burned nearly half his body with hot cooking oil Monday
night when he tipped a pan off the stove in his Allentown home, police said.

The burns appear to be accidental but police are investigating, which is
customary, said Ronald Manescu, assistant police chief.
It happened about 10:20 p.m. in an apartment at 738 Gordon St., Manescu
said, without giving the victim's name. Someone in the home was preparing to
cook french fries and heated the pan of oil, Manescu said.

The 1-year-old climbed on the stove and tipped the handle of the pan,
splashing himself with hot oil. He was burned over 40 percent of his body,
Manescu said. He said it appears the toddler will recover from his burns.