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Domestic News
December 17, 1822
The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A young lady in Baltimore suffered severe burns when her dress caught fire near a fireplace, with only small children present; her survival is uncertain.
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DISTRESSING ACCIDENT
On the 7th inst. a young lady, while standing by the fire-place, unfortunately approached so near the fire, that it communicated to her dress. There being no one in the room with her but small children, her attempt to gain assistance by leaving it, served to increase the flames--and before the fire could be extinguished, she was burnt so severely that her survival is in consequence rendered very uncertain. The distressing effects of this accident show that females cannot be too cautious in guarding against it.
[Balt. Mer.]
On the 7th inst. a young lady, while standing by the fire-place, unfortunately approached so near the fire, that it communicated to her dress. There being no one in the room with her but small children, her attempt to gain assistance by leaving it, served to increase the flames--and before the fire could be extinguished, she was burnt so severely that her survival is in consequence rendered very uncertain. The distressing effects of this accident show that females cannot be too cautious in guarding against it.
[Balt. Mer.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Clothing Fire
Burn Accident
Fireplace Mishap
Young Lady Burned
What entities or persons were involved?
A Young Lady
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
On The 7th Inst.
Key Persons
A Young Lady
Outcome
burnt so severely that her survival is in consequence rendered very uncertain
Event Details
a young lady, while standing by the fire-place, unfortunately approached so near the fire, that it communicated to her dress. There being no one in the room with her but small children, her attempt to gain assistance by leaving it, served to increase the flames--and before the fire could be extinguished