14-year-old teen hospitalized with burns after participating in TikTok "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" fire challenge
Summary
A 14-year-old teen in St. Petersburg, Florida, was hospitalized with burns to his legs after participating in the "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" TikTok trend. The trend involves pouring rubbing alcohol into a jar, placing a lid with a hole on top, and lighting the alcohol on fire, which can cause explosions and severe burns. The incident occurred recently and resulted in life-altering injuries for the teen. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue warned that the challenge poses serious risks, including fire hazards, explosions, and potential house fires. Fire officials urged parents to engage with teens about online trends and the dangers of lighting alcohol on fire.
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