Toddler burned in Paulding County house fire; remains under investigation
Mom, son severely burned during house fire
A mom and her two-year-old son are being treated in a burn unit in Augusta. The son is suffering third degree burns on 70% of his body. The mom suffers from burns on 30% of her body, including her face.
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga - A Paulding County mother and her 2-year-old son are hospitalized after what appears to be a cooking mishap.
According to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, the mother was cooking when there was some type of problem.
What we know:
The mother tried to move the pot but tripped over her child, which led to both of them getting burned. "We'll determine what was being used, what they were trying to make," said Jordan Yuodis, Chief Communication Officer for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.
What they're saying:
According to the husband and father, his son has had multiple surgeries since the incident on Saturday. The child is hospitalized at a pediatric burn center in Augusta with third-degree burns on 70% of his body. The mother is hospitalized at Wellstar Cobb with burns on 30% of her body. "We work collaboratively on things like this because it involves a fire and a potential for criminal intent," said Yuodis.
What we don't know:
The Paulding Fire Department and the Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident. No charges have been filed.
What's next:
The child is scheduled for a third surgery on Tuesday.
The Source: FOX 5's Kevyn Stewart spoke with Jordan Yuodis, Chief Communication Officer for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.