NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJune 28, 2026San Diego
Two children airlifted after tabletop fireplace incident in Oceanside
Two children and one adult were hospitalized with burn injuries after a tabletop fireplace fueled by rubbing alcohol flashed during a backyard gathering in Oceanside. The incident has prompted reminders about the dangers of using flammable liquids in these devices, which are the subject of a federal safety warning.
Read the full story at NBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsWhy It Matters
The incident highlights a known safety hazard involving 'FLIKR Fire' tabletop fireplaces, which the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has labeled hazardous due to risks of uncontrollable fires and severe burns.
Key Facts
- Two children were airlifted to a regional burn center for specialized treatment following a fire incident.
- One adult sustained minor burn injuries and was transported to the same burn center.
- The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 500 block of The Strand North in Oceanside.
- Preliminary information indicates the tabletop fireplace was fueled with rubbing alcohol.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a safety alert for FLIKR Fire products in December 2024.
- The federal alert labels FLIKR Fire products as hazardous due to the risk of 'uncontrollable pool fires' and 'flame jetting'.
- The company that manufactured FLIKR Fire products is no longer in business.
- FLIKR Fire products were sold online between 2018 and 2024.
Who's Mentioned
organizationOceanside Fire Department“Responded to the incident and provided official statements.”otherFLIKR Fire“The brand of tabletop fireplace involved in the incident and subject to a federa”organizationNBC 7“News outlet that reported on the federal safety alert.”organizationU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission“Issued a safety alert regarding FLIKR Fire products in December 2024.”locationThe Strand North“Location of the incident in Oceanside.”