He escaped relatively unscathed. But summer is a hotbed – literally – for burn-related injuries, ranging in severity from mild to life-threatening. Even minor burns deserve serious attention.

“Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services has supported the Burn Foundation for many years through previous “Give Burns the Boot” drives.

A prescribed burn is taking place today, June 25, in the Viera area, west of Interstate 95 and north of Wickham Road.