‘Fire-breathing’ trend linked to severe burns in teens, officials warn
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Fire-breathing challenge reportedly leaves 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl intubated with burns after blowing isopropyl alcohol onto flame. Fire experts warn parents.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
Kids and teens are reportedly holding alcohol in their mouths and blowing it onto a match or another open flame to mimic "breathing fire."
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