19-year-old Ryen Reif suffered third-degree burns after a friend poured lacquer thinner on a bonfire at a birthday party, leading to charges of negligent use of fire materials.

19-year-old Ryen Reif from Wisconsin suffered third-degree burns on her legs after a friend poured lacquer thinner, a flammable liquid, onto a bonfire at a birthday party. The incident led to an increased awareness of using accelerants near fires and resulted in the friend's arrest and charges of negligent use of fire materials, a misdemeanor. A GoFundMe page has been set up for medical expenses.

March 17, 2024
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