Cherry Hill fire pit incident leaves two people, including a 6-year-old girl, severely injured
A 6-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman were transported to local hospitals after reports that a child had fallen into a fire pit at a family gathering.
Two people, including a 6-year-old girl, are battling serious injuries after an incident involving a fire pit at a Cherry Hill gathering on Sunday.
Firefighters were called to the 1200 block of West Chapel Avenue at 7:43 p.m. Sunday after reports that a child had fallen into a tabletop fire pit. A deck fire was reported shortly afterward but was not active when first responders arrived at 7:46 p.m.
Six people — a mix of adults and minors — were injured, Cherry Hill Fire Chief Wade Houlihan said.
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The 6-year-old girl facing significant injuries was flown via helicopter that evening to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. A 39-year-old woman with significant injuries was transported by ground to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Three other individuals — a 34-year-old woman, a 39-year-old woman, and an 11-year-old girl — were taken to local hospitals with less-severe injuries. One victim was treated at the scene.
The Cherry Hill Police Department and the fire marshal are continuing to investigate.
