# 9-Year-Old Burned 70% Body in Social Media Challenge

> New Orleans officials warn parents after 9-year-old boy burned 70% of his body in 'fire challenge' social media trend.
- Title: 9-Year-Old Burned 70% Body in Social Media Challenge
- Summary: New Orleans officials warn parents after 9-year-old boy burned 70% of his body in 'fire challenge' social media trend. A New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/20/9-year-old-burned-70-his-body-taking-part-social-media-dare-officials-say
- Published: 2026-10-20T02:32:07.932+00:00
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- Topics: fire challenge, new orleans, 9-year-old, 70% body burn, social media trend, peer pressure, fire department, police superintendent, new orleans police, news, local
## Social Media Trend Warning
New Orleans fire and police leaders warn parents about dangerous social media trend where kids set themselves on fire.
## 9-Year-Old Boy Burned 70% Body
Officials say a New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in the fire challenge trend.
## Officials' Safety Warning
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says it's very dangerous, not fun or funny to participate in the fire challenge.
## Key takeaway

A New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy burned 70% of his body participating in the 'fire challenge' social media trend, prompting officials to warn children about peer pressure.