Mom dies in horrific accident trying to roast marshmallows for kids
A mother has died in a tragic backyard accident while attempting to roast marshmallows for her children.
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A woman died after catching fire while setting up a grill or attempting to roast marshmallows for her children. The accident occurred in her backyard in the presence of her two young children.
Coverage from the New York Post, People.com, and Syracuse.com describes the event as a horrific or freak accident. The Daily Star and News.com.au also reported on the tragedy, noting the victim was set alight.
Reports provide conflicting information regarding the woman's age, with sources citing her as either 32 or 38 years old.
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Quick answers
What caused the accident?
According to coverage, the woman caught fire while setting up a backyard grill to roast marshmallows.
Who witnessed the event?
The accident occurred in front of her two young children.
How old was the victim?
Reports vary, with the Daily Star stating she was 32 and People.com and Syracuse.com stating she was 38.
Coverage (6)
- Mom, 38, Dies After Catching Fire While Setting Up Backyard Grill as Her 2 Young Children Watch on Yahoo · 10h ago
- Freak BBQ accident kills mum, 32, as she's set alight in front of her two kids Daily Star · 10h ago
- Mom, 38, Dies After Catching Fire While Setting Up Backyard Grill in Front of Her 2 Young Children: Family People.com · 10h ago
- Mom, 38, dies after marshmallow roasting accident in front of her kids Syracuse.com · 10h ago
- Mum dies in tragic backyard accident News.com.au · 10h ago
- Mom dies in horrific accident trying to roast marshmallows for kids New York Post · 10h ago broke it first
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