A burn or scald injury can happen at any age, but children, older adults and people with disabilities are at higher risk. Burn injuries can result from more than just fire — they can also be caused by hot liquids, steam, electricity and certain chemicals.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries, and the most common amongst young children ages 4 and under. A scald is a burn from close contact with hot liquid or steam, which can be especially prevalent with young children because they like to explore and may not realize these things can hurt them.

To help prevent scalds or burns, the State Fire Marshal’s Office offers the following tips:

Teach children that hot things can burn.

Install anti-scald devices

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