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Bonfire results in
burn injuries on child
On Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 10:48 p.m. Darke County Deputies, along with
Union City Fire, Union City Rescue and Careflight were dispatched to
8278 Kniseley Road in reference to a child that had burn injuries.
Investigation revealed, Noah Elleman (20) of Greenville was having a
bonfire at his residence. While in the process of starting the fire,
Joseph Martino (20) of Greenville began pouring gasoline on the fire.
The fire quickly spread to the container that Mr. Martino was holding
which caused Mr. Martino to turn and attempt to throw the container
away. As Mr. Martino turned around, he tripped over a two year old male
child causing him to spill the gasoline onto the child. The gasoline
quickly ignited on the child causing burns to the face and hands. Mr.
Elleman was able to put the fire out before fire and medic crews
arrived.
The child was transported to the Darke County Sheriff's Office by Union
City Rescue where they met Careflight. Careflight then transported the
child to Dayton Children's Hospital where he is listed in good
condition.
This incident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's
Office.
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