Parents Warned After Child Severely Burned By TikTok Prank

August 6, 2025

Authorities are issuing a warning to parents after a child in Pennsylvania was severely burned by his older brother, who was trying to recreate a viral prank. Lancaster Township police said a 12-year-old boy boiled water in the microwave then poured the water on his sleeping nine-year-old brother. It was part of what's known as the "Hot Water Challenge," where boiling water is dumped on someone who isn't expecting it. Parents and caregivers are being reminded to monitor their child's online activity to hopefully guard against similar situations.

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