Dayton Boy Black Powder Burn Injuries
A young boy was injured while playing with black powder and flown to a burn center for moderate injuries to his face and eyes.
At about 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, Lyon County Deputies and Central Lyon County Fire Protection District responded to the area of Flowery Avenue and Rose Peak Road for an 11-year-old boy who had burned himself.
Upon arriving, emergency medical personnel and deputies located a young boy who had been playing with some black powder. During that time, it had exploded causing moderate injuries to his face. After questioning the family, the powder was found in a small tin by their son who was playing in the backyard. The young boy was flown to UC Davis Burn Center with moderate injuries. At this time, there is not threat to the public.
Commander A. Ortiz
Dayton Substation Western Command
Lyon County Sheriff's Office
