Four girls sustained ‘potentially life-changing’ burns in the bathroom of a fast-food outlet in Brighton. The incident occurred at a Wendy’s restaurant, prompting a response from the East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service at 8.28pm on Thursday, October 31. The fire service reported that the four 12-year-old girls suffered serious injuries, leading to their immediate hospitalisation. Sussex Police confirmed that the children are in a serious but stable condition as investigations into the cause of the incident continue.
Both Sussex Police and the fire service assured the public that there was no involvement of fireworks in the incident. The fire was deemed accidental, with CCTV footage being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation to determine the exact cause. Authorities deployed three fire engines, an aerial appliance, and specialist officers to the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the public.
A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service mentioned that they could confirm the accidental nature of the incident and ruled out fireworks playing a role. Despite the gravity of the situation, details are being withheld to respect the privacy of those affected by the incident. Wendy’s also released a statement expressing their concern for those involved and highlighting their commitment to customer and employee safety.
Community members and authorities are awaiting further updates from the ongoing investigation to shed light on the circumstances that led to the girls sustaining burns in the fast-food restaurant. As the injured girls recuperate in the hospital, the local community extends their thoughts and wishes for their speedy recovery.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in public places to prevent such distressing incidents from occurring. Authorities continue to investigate to uncover the full details surrounding the incident and ensure the necessary steps are taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.