Daughter describes moment table top fire pit engulfed her parents in flames

A Dover, New Hampshire, woman is putting out a warning after her parents died when a tabletop fire pit suddenly exploded.

[@melq9437]

Huh?? How can such a drastic, horrible story not give us the name of the fire pit so that we don't buy one...if they're that dangerous? I'm so confused about all the loose ends in this story.

[@andrewczski1969]

It's as if there's a national mandate that all news stories omit logically sensible facts and info!

[@JeckelNotHyde]

… that is exactly what my wife and I just posted, it’s as if the news channel shared the story to get ratings but didn’t want to step on the toes of a big conglomerate company so they just hinted at the device but didn’t give any names so not to step on anybody’s toes…. I’m sorry, but that just looks blatantly disgusting. How do you share a news worthy article but you leave out the most important part of the concept, the warning of a device that’s potentially lethal….? Editorial expulsion …. We don’t want to be sued for pointed fingers at the guilty party that are richer than we are.??? This is what America has become… in this woke world of ours. We need to be politically correct or nothing, we may be looked at as if we are racist, bigots, or “Phobes, of one kind or another, even when you’re not! We have to be politically, correct, we have to look like where with the masses,… disgusting what we’ve “ALL” in our, United States of America have SADLY become…………”

[@shirleyspadorcio6182]

My thoughts exactly! However since people all over the world have had their bad experiences, I wouldn’t trust any of these portable device’s. If people stop purchasing them the manufacturers will look into making them safer or pulling them off the market.

[@rachelsill79]

Well you're clearly not a legal scholar

[@iSheree]

Theres many of these in different names/brands, most of them are dangerous.

[@cherylking1459]

If this is indeed the Flikr personal fireplace, it appears to have been recalled in Canada. Be careful about what you purchase. Companies are more concerned with profit than our safety.

[@cbrashsorensen]

CAPITALISM is what we worship. Of course we want profits.

[@sharondalynnewton7562]

That’s so true. We seen with Boeing aircraft!!

[@lablaine1981]

Our condolences to their family, friends and community...2nd: in my 80 yrs most greed in America, cronyism rules,gouge the buzzword of many companies in 2024

[@wolverineeagle]

This happens in socialism too.

[@NotExpatJoe]

It was recalled in Canada because of insufficient labelling and instructions, not because there was anything wrong or dangerous about the product.

[@kathleenalbright3908]

They look like a beautiful couple. What a sad way to die. May they rest in peace.

[@thejenr8tr922]

Grow up sicko!

[@reneefurrer2712]

@@novajtv You're are disgusting!

[@RoyalMetal9]

“Table top” and “fire pit” shouldn’t be in the same sentence, let alone actually a thing that’s used.

[@Coco-zu9ob]

Agree you could even see in that picture there was quite a flame. Why do you need that on a table. What is the accelerant? So sad. 🙏 for her parents.

[@popgems]

What a horror this poor couple and daughter endured.

[@SK-lt1so]

"Tabletop fire" doesn't sound like a good idea.

[@stoneneils]

@@edwinrodeo Yeah and people used to eat raw meat...a lot of people still do. Hospitals can attest to both this and table-top fires.

[@ghettomamma1627]

Right

[@MakeCriminalsIllegalAgain]

​@@edwinrodeo bro, stop acting like you look to the amish for life lessons 😂

[@treasurethetime2463]

Yeah, I returned mine along with my blowtorch hairdryer.

[@jimwile9313]

They are not listing the brand because it appears all of them are unsafe. Just don't buy a table top fire pit. Use a candle instead.

[@Closereveryday]

That was my thought.

[@Slaphappy-_-]

Candles have been blowing up too

[@SagebrushRambles]

@@Slaphappy-_- They are hazardous but candles don't "blow up."

[@lauras4472]

@@Slaphappy-_-no they are not

[@lauras4472]

What is the purpose of such a tiny fire pit anyway?

[@SusanA1056]

This device needs to be pulled off the shelves for safety concerns. I'm so sorry for this woman's great loss of her elderly parents.

[@ldakotatransplant6485]

What “device” would that be?

[@joeshmoe9978]

What do you think she means? 🤔

[@ldakotatransplant6485]

@@joeshmoe9978 I’m asking her. But since you’re here, what do YOU think she means by “device”? Solo Stoves, the cheap Chinese knock offs? Both? What fuel? Wood? Pellets? Propane? Or should we just say f it and ban it all?

[@lolaottinger3038]

@@ldakotatransplant6485please get past the “device” and get to the heart of this tragedy, this woman watched her elderly parents become engulfed in flames and there was very little chance that she could help them. It’s really a sad story. Hopefully you and I, and the thousands of others on YT and through out the world never have to witness a human tragedy such as this.

[@joan-lisa-smith]

@@ldakotatransplant6485 Obviously the one shown in the story genius! Those little Flikr ones that run off alcohol.

[@redbloodedbutterfly]

For all the people saying the daughter looked too upbeat with her dog, remember, this is a short and incomplete news story. I wouldn't be surprised if the cameraperson asked the daughter "hey, can you play with your dog for a minute so we don't end this video on such a depressing note?" As for burns, the story doesn't say whether or not she has burns, so don't assume she didn't have any injuries. The real issue is that the brand of the device wasn't named, there was no mention of how the device worked and what it contained, if there's been any recalls, etc. Lousy reporting. RIP to the couple.

[@MayimHastings]

Great comment!

[@stoneneils]

Why do so many of you youtubers act like you have channels, want channels, NEED your own channels...yet use comments instead. If you criticize the media / reporting...prove you can do better or just stop watching.

[@Kennedy4OurCountry]

​@stoneneils jeeez....that's what comments are FOR. Opinions. Criticism. And etcetera, of course. If you don't like comments don't press the 'comments' thing & you'll never have to see them.😊 Problem solved.

[@cindydott452]

No sign of any problems with her hands and arms. She stated she used her bare hands to try and extinguish.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

​​@@stoneneilsA LOT of people subscribe to YT simply to watch those channels that appeal to them, although they're not interested in producing their own videos. It's laughable that you're so offended by this, Karen! Where are YOUR videos? That hasn't stopped YOU from commenting. Ah, the hypocrisy!

[@gailcarey3597]

What a soul crushing image to be haunted with. I can’t imagine the devastation. Thank you for exposing this danger.

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

You really believe it really happened that way. She was spared and used her hands. Why not show us your hands they should have burn scars

[@priscillaa.8548]

I got one of these for XMAS, I thought "why would I want an open flame on my porch?" I was going to donate it to Good Will, but will throw it away instead. so sad.

[@rachelsuchla2408]

I’m sorry this happened. I would have horrible ptsd if I witnessed this happening to someone.

[@BrandyinIndy]

Yes especially both parents 😢

[@Timinator62]

So many unanswered questions...1) What was the Name of the Fire Pit. 2) What does the Fire Pit use for fuel? 3) Was it windy? 4) Why didn't you catch fire too? 5) Did somebody move the Fire Pit while it was burning?

[@Coco-zu9ob]

According to her the mother and father were sitting across from each other. How did they both catch fire? I'm wondering if it was windy or what was used as an accelerant. So tragic and sad. 🙏 for the parents.

[@Timinator62]

@@Coco-zu9ob I found the Fire Pit on the Internet, it's fueled by Isopropyl Alcohol, I'm thinking "somebody" picked it up and moved it, or tried to add more Alcohol with the fire still going...and "somebody" is trying for a Lawsuit Pay Day.

[@b.5593]

Well 2 thing could of happened, 1 most clothes are now a days are polyester can catch on fire. 2 if they were enjoying some wine or some type of alcoholic drink some might of spilled on there clothes and they didn't notice it being 93 years old and fire place malfunction disaster waiting to happen,it's a death trap for an elderly.

[@kirchner1978]

It uses 90% isopropyl alcohol. I have one. It really makes me wonder if the parents possibly had used rubbing alcohol for something on themselves before they sat next to it. 😞

[@Timinator62]

@@kirchner1978 90% or 70% doesn't matter when it's Alcohol vapor burning, 70% just means you have to add a little more often when refueling (because the other 30% is WATER). I used Alcohol burners when I was 12 years old to mold plastic parts for Model Cars and Trains, and I spilled numerous times and I never got burned nor did I burn down Mom and Dad's House, in fact Alcohol, burns relatively cool, my buddy's and I used to cover our Hands with a little Alcohol and light them on Fire, it looked super cool but we never got burned, the fumes burned off within seconds. We used Isopropanol (90%) in the Printing Industry all through the 60's - 2000's, the smell in a Print Shop was VERY overwhelming ( like a Nail Salon ) NONE of us EVER caught fire because of Alcohol, isopropyl Alcohol needs to be exposed to a direct FLAME, it will NOT catch fire from a Spark ( Like Gasoline, Methanol or Natural Gas does).

[@Holden-McGroin]

This story tells us absolutely nothing about which product this involved, how they were using it, or how it caused injuries. They don’t even tell us what the fuel source was. This was literally pointless.

[@kirchner1978]

It uses 90% isopropyl alcohol. I have one. It really makes me wonder if the parents possibly had used rubbing alcohol for something on themselves before they sat next to it. 😞

[@ImagineItColoring]

Just don't buy one. Problem solved.

[@Holden-McGroin]

My poi t is that the viewer has no idea what not to buy.

[@RobertBoisvert-n4u]

What type of stove. Not enough details on the story.

[@meaganpenland4502]

Flîkr is the brand

[@shable1436]

They are leaving it vague for a reason, plus showing her playing in the yard

[@madmaximilian5783]

​@@shable1436what weird reporting no details or warning of the product!

[@georgiegirl8345]

I wouldn’t trust any table top fire pit. I would just stay away from them regardless the brand.

[@apepex1464]

Looks like alcohol fuel type tabletop fire pit, use a mini solo stove.

[@nicolelovesbiggie2269]

I’m so glad I saw this story, I have been looking into tabletop fires for the last few weeks wanting to set up my outdoors for the fall season. I even have a few in my Amazon cart right now. This danger is not worth the risk to my family.

[@FVWhimsy2010]

Here's another word of caution. Keep fire extinguishers handy and know how to quickly use them. Especially in kitchens, garages, outside cooking areas, and anytime you are using open flames/fires. We've only had one house fire and it was started by a bathroom ceiling fan, quickly extinguished by fire extinguisher that was mounted inside the hallway closet.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

do you mind sharing how a bathroom ceiling fan caught fire?

[@COWBOYBARNMAN]

Ok, I just watched a video called Mini Firepit Review. Alcohol-Fueled. The warning from the product was don't move it while using it. I'm guessing that when it was burning someone bumped the table it was sitting on and that caused the Alcohol to splash causing flash of fire because the top area of the Firepit gets very hot. That's what I believe happened.

[@suemirchell9737]

Oh , that's possible, it does use alcohol.

[@frozenrogue8970]

I’m surprised she is able to talk without sobbing. I was talking about death of my dad even 15 years later and I couldn’t hold my tears back.And his death was sudden ;( he died at 41 from a stroke) but not so horrific. I can’t even imagine my parents being burnt alive and screaming from pain. But I’m grateful for the information, I will never consider buying this fire pit.

[@djdalton6070]

So many important details left out of this story. What is the official name of the product? It appears small in the picture so how can 2 people be doused in lighter fluid, and burned to the extent of eventual death from this small item. Stated no instructions came with device. Please update this story so we, the consumers can protect ourselves. Name of product, where is it sold, and has manufacturer been notified? Too many questions left unanswered.

[@granmabern5283]

Also, when did it happen? Why aren’t her hands severely burnt???

[@donnahague8983]

@@granmabern5283they said on Father’s Day

[@judye2805]

If they did use lighter fluid when lighting this heater, then maybe it was the fumes or vapors that were flammable, and maybe the breeze was blowing in their direction. So very sorry for this beautiful couple and their family and friends. Our hearts go out to you. ❤

[@jaybee2337]

@@granmabern5283it says it happened on Father’s Day.

[@waynemanning3262]

Sounds fishy?

[@cindydott452]

I've seen those table top fire pits and thought how absolutely dangerous that would be. No way I would have one!

[@yolandatubin8126]

Hmm something off here I hope because they are old this dosent get swept under the table needs further investigation..

[@jakebe4915]

A table top fire pit. How was that even put on the market??? The danger is so obvious

[@danasmith858]

How did it past UL testing?

[@Robin-xt7yo]

TV reporter BETH GERMANO: you need to report the name and maker of this tabletop firepit to alert ppl.

[@Dancingontgesun1942]

I dunno, this smells fishy. I hope they investigate this.

[@kitandsons173]

The house didn't have damage? This is very strange. Were the parents covered in lighter fluid.? Did fluid shoot out?How did they both go up in flames but she didn't? Stop drop and roll is basic. Sorry, but it seems odd.

[@silentnight9655]

ThanQ. Passing strange.

[@saythankyou111]

They use small canisters of gel fuel or alcohol tins…probably a sticky mess,sadly 🇺🇸🥺🕊

[@williamwilson6499]

They were in their 90s. The stove runs on alcohol.

[@BaronFeydRautha]

It's an alcohol stove. The only way something like this could happen is if it was over filled and used improperly. Something doesn't add up.

[@madmaximilian5783]

​@@BaronFeydRauthawhat a useless story and reporting, they never mention the defective product...sheesh!

[@dsamiam578]

Huh? Why wasnt daughter affected by flames? But only her parents were killed?

[@texasred2702]

Ever had a campfire suddenly flare up on you? You watch too much Dateline.

[@cindydott452]

​@@texasred2702daughter stated that she used her bare hands to extinguish them. No sign of any problems on her.

[@RD-hj6uo]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for educating others.

[@susie1370]

The smell test is not testing in this story!

[@Neppy1414]

exactly.... something is really off with this story.

[@katherinemooney4396]

I agree

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

What an absolute terrible way to lose BOTH of your parents. Sorry for her loss 😢😢❤😢😢

[@trubleSum1]

Let's have a look at the 'exploded device'.

[@FVWhimsy2010]

Really?

[@idahardy4052]

Yes - let’s have a look! How about a public warning!?

[@kima7414]

0:50 in the report. Essentially a refillable candle. 🧐

[@angelwings7930]

@@FVWhimsy2010 Really what ???

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

Have you ever seen or been in the presence of such device

[@lakerboy72]

Parents "engulfed" in flames and no damage to house or daughter???

[@GohAhweh]

Exactly.. something stinks

[@thejenr8tr922]

Their clothing probably caught fire. I wouldn't trust any "table top" fire pit! Where I live, two little girls were horribly burned when they knocked one over while making s'mores. They survived with serious injuries!

[@anyaw340]

There are cases of people catching fire *inside* houses from clothing being too near the fireplace. The house isn't damaged; just the individual. Most people are wearing synthetic fabrics that are flammable when near a large enough flame. Small, concentrated fires like this happen all the time. What's so hard to believe? Also, if the daughter wasn't sitting next to them, and the fire did not flare in her direction, why would she have been burned?

[@southtownsjoe32]

100% correct!!......this woman is suspicious

[@josiechacon-jauregui3947]

Because supposedly she was trying to put out the fire on her parents.

[@jamesstuart3346]

Let's see the Fire Marshal's report. And check for life insurance

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding.....Not a tear in sight😢

[@alexisvalere4095]

@@NkNk-vg8fc: Omg, that would even more horrifying!

[@lovematters77]

Something seems off about this story!! How she didn’t get hit but mom and dad did!! She was close by the fire too!!

[@joeshmoe9978]

🤔

[@cindydott452]

She stated that she used her bare hands to extinguish, or "bat it out". She has no sign of any hand or arm problems.

[@charlesmatthew2087]

i cant be the only one tht thinks this is a lil fishy. seems hard to see tht lil tabletop firepit did tht much damage to two people

[@marilyncausey9348]

You are not the only one.

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Alcohol is explosive and the flame is extremely hard to see in any light. I have several alcohol stoves and am very aware of the dangers.

[@marilyncausey9348]

@@patriciaribaric3409 Fuels are flammable by definition. The daughter described the event as like a blow torch, so it would seem she did see flames. It's odd that she wasn't burned in the "explosion" or even when she patted the flames out with her hands; yet both her parents received third degree burns.

[@patriciaribaric3409]

@@marilyncausey9348 Do some research. Lots of people have been burned from alcohol fire pits, but mostly it's from adding new alcohol to a still too hot fire pit. This story is very odd. The flames are easy to see in darkness. Not easy to see in light conditions. Some countries have banned these because so many people have been set on fire.

[@texasred2702]

Sounds like it developed a leak and vapor ignited, possibly because they were using it under a porch roof instead of out in the open. Are you seriously implying the daughter killed her 90+ parents and chose this way to do it? That would take a level of engineering know-how that this woman doesn't look like she has and a lot of luck.

[@Kim-js8jf]

This should be announced on every news station everywhere to warn us. Also I ALWAYS fill a watering can BEFORE I even use a candle/ briquettes barbecue/ fire pit...just in case.....how devastating. 😢💔🙏🇨🇦

[@Highland_Moo]

A large open flame on a table…….yeah, what could go wrong 😂😂

[@cloudatlas22]

Two people are dead and you’re laughing.

[@lindaoliver8563]

Spidey senses came out with this story .. 😢

[@lakerboy72]

If only they would have stated the brand name of the fire pit.

[@mawmawd627]

Flikr.

[@silentnight9655]

Poor old couple. Sounds fishy to me! More info please.

[@FlipMacz]

Hmmm....fishy, what did you think? I kinda had a moment of doubt while listening....

[@sonofhibbs4425]

@@FlipMacz same. Seems legit though. I wish the news channel went into describing how it happened, or what brand it was. That would be helpful.

[@FlipMacz]

@@sonofhibbs4425 yeah tru .... I guess for me... it doesn't sit well that both of them had their entire bodies engulfed like that at the same time?? Extremely small tabletop fireplace squirting that much fluid?? Kinda seemed she stumbled when discussing how she tried to put flames out? Also, too calm?? Idk...freaky story. I do hope police investigate ....

[@ferrisulf]

@@FlipMacz She also didn't seem injured at all??? If it had been me, I'd be covered in burns from trying to put out the fire. How is she unscathed?

[@FlipMacz]

@@ferrisulf so true

[@maxben565]

Something is off about that daughter. Story not believable.

[@ericwiese7479]

I can’t prove anything but I get the same feeling about her😮

[@Harry-so5hx]

​@@ericwiese7479I don't why u think that but to me it does not seem suspicious at all but I do know I don't trust or like fire pits bbq grills or fireworks

[@cindydott452]

No problems with hands or arms, yet she clearly stated that she used her bare hands to extinguish them.

[@kgfairgo5559]

But this lady seems to have escape flames of the explosion. What a horrible accident

[@cindydott452]

What a questionable accident...

[@TheQueensWish]

If she used her hands against the flames as she said she did, why are her hands not in bandages? Why is she clapping her hands to play with her dogs, if her hands were used against fire? Fire that caused 3rd degree burns and death of her parents.

[@katharineharrison9091]

It was a month ago

[@NMV-ej4zd]

What was there burst of wind? How was she not burned? Who needs a table top fire pit?! If weather is chilly, how about extra clothing layers?

[@saythankyou111]

Ambience….gel fuel tin cracked.

[@gr8dvd]

@@saythankyou111 Perhaps triggered by rainwater not emptied and super-heated.

[@DavidWalls-sr1pg]

Odd comment.

[@GonadOBrien]

What a terrible tragedy. What she describes sounds like "flame jetting" accident.

[@KatarinaS.]

Or just go indoors

[@IntriguedLioness]

"Solo" Stoves were still rather rare until about a year ago when I saw the prices go down and then everyone wanted one. I cringed when I thought that maybe there would be more accidents if people didn't have it on a solid surface or if someone went by with flowing clothing et cetera. So sorry that this happened to your family.

[@Articblueberry]

That is not a wood burning solo stove, the accident happened from one that uses rubbing alcohol.

[@JJ-ur9yp]

@@ArticblueberryCorrect. This is not about a Solo Stove. They are wood burning and do not “explode”.

[@novajtv]

Be FAST when lighting propane grills, fire pits etc...the fumes start building immediately and will go up in your face even after only a few seconds.. turn on and immediately light..DO NOT wait

[@Fluffyinde]

These items use rubbing alcohol

[@sharingtheherring12]

Tragic, but fishy. I'm not sure how sharing this story helps others when there are no details regarding the offending tabletop firepit... This reporting is baffling.

[@WickedWhich-xk5fk]

Crap from China is from same factories and sold under many brand names. See it all the time on Amazon, Walmart, etc.

[@dianaklien1560]

Don’t care about the name brand, don’t use any of them. At least until they find out why it happened and if it was just one brand that can possibly do that.

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

Daughter doesn't look to upset like to see her hands

[@mawmawd627]

@@WickedWhich-xk5fkthe product is called a Flikr tabletop fire pit. Designed and produced by an American company based in Tennessee.

[@granmabern5283]

Clapping vigorously for her doggy...

[@maymemont]

Hard to believe. Did someone add something to the pit?

[@BaronFeydRautha]

It's not a pit. The whole thing is like 5 inches across. She had to have been over filling it every time she was using it and this time something went wrong from her misuse of the thing.

[@freshtapcoke]

It’s an effect that happens when you try to refill it while it’s burning, even when it looks like there’s no flame. Here’s an old news clip with a demonstration of the flamethrower kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2bZ6Npj8-oia8si=TlU_L5jKvaOtE43-

[@maymemont]

@@freshtapcoke Wow, thanks for the link, why is it still legal?

[@BaronFeydRautha]

@@maymemont Because it's user error when that sort of thing happens. We don't make steak knives illegal because some rere did a stupid with one. We don't make firearms illegal because some reres did a bad while misusing the tool. You must not be from America. We have the right to be stupid here. LOL

[@maymemont]

@@BaronFeydRautha Ok! I think I read they outlawed it in Australia.

[@Childofgod-cg1cg]

I'm crying real tears for your loss I can't imagine having loving parents and the loss the trauma your parents were ambushed on something they were enjoying 😢 my prayers to you and yours ❤❤❤

[@houstonlady1]

We were planning on buying one for son and his wife. Thank you for putting on this information.

[@andresinsurriaga1082]

Thanks for telling us. I'll be sure to stay away from those. May the souls of your dear parents rest in peace! 😔

[@Discerning1]

Dee, I am so sorry for your loss! It is hard enough to experience the loss of a family member but, to lose both parents and feel completely helpless to save them would be devastating! I commend you for sharing your story as you work through your pain and grief. Sending you prayers and a massive HUG❣️🙏🏻

[@CebronCalahan]

Just goes to show how much screaming can help put out a fire

[@valeriegallegos8607]

Don’t judge too harshly - I don’t think any of us truly know what we would do if faced with the same situation.

[@reneefurrer2712]

She understandably was in pure panic mode seeing both parents on fire. Not all people can handle a situation such as this as well as others. Geez.

[@boomeradley8748]

she said nothing about calling 911

[@LReno-di9cm]

These things have been dangerous from the outset

[@lorirogers9304]

No tears?

[@tonyajohnson4299]

And no burns on the bare hands used to put out flames.

[@glendamc6040]

Why wasnt she burnt? The fire pit was too close to them? She was at a safe distance and they werent? Fishy story

[@hifiman4562]

She looks quite content to me.

[@gary-rr7jp]

Big, beautiful, old house she inherited though.

[@jaybee6318]

This story stinks. That tiny “fire pit” fully engulfed two people yet completely spared a third? She used her hands to put out the fire but she has no burns herself? She’s awfully chipper with the dog shortly after the death of both parents. Smells like foul play to me.

[@cloudatlas22]

🙄

[@susanegley4149]

Ffs

[@lovematters77]

Oh my goodness I was thinking the same thing!!

[@kgfairgo5559]

Same

[@laughoutloud2334]

Inheritance…I smell inheritance…or, a lawsuit.

[@maryannenizio5074]

OK 1/2 of us are waiting for her to be charged ....not 1 thing about this story makes sense ....and her demeanor is so fricken sus .... She was putting out fire? where are her burns ...WTF

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

Yep said the same thing I am retired law enforcement. I want to see her hands and how lucky that blow torch didn't get her. And she seems so happy telling the story

[@user-hn6uy5gu4i]

She did seem a little wierd

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

@@user-hn6uy5gu4i a little weird that's what you got out of it. Lol she said she used her hands to put out the fire. Usually people show their injuries and what about damage to the porch??

[@geminigirl9998]

I can't find the words to explain my shock and sadness over this horrific tragedy..this poor woman had to witness this happening to her parents, and what her parents had to endure..it's unthinkable..may they rest in peace, and I am praying for the daughter and the family🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@NativeAmericanSwag]

My deepest condolences to her and her family!🙏😭❤️

[@cindydott452]

She stated that she used her bare hands to extinguish them. No sign of any hand or arm problems. The story is not adding up

[@MissX905]

True she would have burnt her palms and if so her hands would have bandages on them. How far were the parents sitting from the fire and she too was sitting nearby but she didn't get burnt even a little, how? May they rest in peace

[@ProudCanadian-vv6bk]

I just read that this has been reported on since 2012. The firepots with refillable gel fuel came onto the market in 2009. Some fire departments do not recommend them. Shouldn't this be consumer safety knowledge? It also says the fire upon a person is nearly impossible to put out. Stop,drop, roll is ineffective.

[@Roscoepotamus-om6gf]

Sounds very fishy to me. (Not the device... the story). Hopefully, there is an investigation and we will learn the truth.

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

Amazing she is so put together for this interview. Wow, courageous daughter! So very sad.

[@kimperez147]

So sorry that this happened to you and your parents. My deepest condolences to you and your family 😢.

[@monkeymonkey8526]

Oh my Lord... this poor lady. My heart breaks for her. May she find peace and may her precious parents rest in peace. 😢😢

[@samanthacrump1976]

There’s a lot of unanswered questions.

[@ColleenH38]

Oh my gosh this is horrible. I can't imagine witnessing this and being so helpless. I have never used or been around one of those devices and never will. Condolences to this woman.

[@voyaristika5673]

I pray this woman can sleep at night and not relive the tragedy when she closes her eyes. Something I can't even imagine was her reality. She's very kind to take this personal nightmare and use it to help warn others. Godspeed to her, and may her lovely mom and dad R.I.P. Somehow they are still with her. 🙏 ❤

[@jl535]

My heart goes out to this woman in her grief.

[@user-cr1pm3rt6i]

My condolences- I cannot fathom your grief - I applaud you sharing your tragedy and speaking up so that this hopefully changes products being sold here and prevents another family from walking down this same road😢

[@dave6095]

I’m so sorry for your loss. God Bless you.

[@milliemouse6525]

So terribly sorry. There they were celebrating and then a totally unpredictable tragedy. Not just death but awful suffering for all.

[@arfriedman4577]

Im very sorry. Sending prayers and love. I dont like or trust regular fire pits. A table top fire pit sounds dangerous because its close to you.

[@therealpatriarchy]

Reporter says it "exploded", the witness says it became a "blow torch". The two are not the same. Please tell the full story or don't, but do not tell some mutated bastardization of it. This is entirely unhelpful.

[@anyaw340]

Sounds like a case of a reporter dramatizing the news, rather than trying to provide the most accurate version of it.

[@Ddarke11]

Unimaginably horrible. So sorry her parents went through this.

[@flufwix]

How utterly tragic and horrific for that elderly couple and their family. Deepest sympathies to all

[@billdobbins8372]

Table top fire pit? Not something I'd buy!

[@jdc8352]

ZERO amount of useful information. No surprise.

[@Anne-mv1pf]

Thank you for sharing this- I’m so sorry for your loss

[@Stopstaring101]

Thank you for the incredibly important warning!! I am very sorry for what happened to your beloved parents 💐 I hope you can find your peace again 🌷

[@Anothertominohio]

I almost bought one of these tabletop fire pits. The fuel for the one I looked at was isopropyl alcohol like you buy in the drug store. Glad I didn't buy it.

[@OfficialBigDaddyBC]

Wow, how horrific for a child to witness that. I’m so sorry for her loss

[@JeckelNotHyde]

OK, I’m confused, the daughter, the news channel, Everybody is trying to warn the public of this device, but there’s not one word, not one mention, of what the hell the name of the device is, so how are we supposed to protect our loved ones if we don’t even know what the name of the device is? Are we attempting to be Politically correct? Are We trying not to hurt the feelings of a big conglomerate company? Inquiring minds would like to know. If you’re going to post something on the news, how about we not leave out the most important aspect of the warning, “ the name of the product that unfortunately took her parents lives…..?” “We are Truly Saddened by her loss, but if this posting was too worn others, it’s not much of a warning if you’re not going to tell everybody what product to be aware of…?”

[@JeckelNotHyde]

And how does that make any sense? If the news CBS News, any news channel for that matter is going to post an alarming warning for those style fire pits, they should have evidence that it was the fire pit that did it should they not? so all they did is put the fear out there. Those fire pits or those type designs have been around for multiple years now. Like I said in my previous post, nobody is gonna be sitting within 3 feet of one of those fire pits. Why would they? so for one of those to become a flamethrower that’s going to ignite to adult people approximately or at least estimating 3 feet away is simply non-comprehensible. There had to be something in that wood that was volatile and ignited at a higher temperature than the wood would have been naturally. It was irresponsible for any news channel a little on CBS to put fear out there concerning these fire pits without anything to back up the actual reasoning for such a tragic event …. Those fire pits are no different than regular fire pits. Anybody might have in their backyard except for the efficiency that they’re designed for when it comes to burning the embers from the wood….

[@watsonspuzzle]

Odd story.

[@Kerry-xu7fq]

Something is not adding up here...

[@DonoVideoProductions]

Indeed? And what would that be?

[@lisasaracino9469]

I am so very sorry for your losses. Thank you for sharing .❤🙏🏼

[@harleyv1969]

Doesn't help others if you FAIL TO DESCRIBE THE DEVICE. Duhhhhhhhhh

[@3dguy839]

Having fire/ smoke alarms does not mean you dont keep fire extinguishers around

[@jameseagle7106]

Something doesn’t add up. There’s a disconnect

[@shirl3942]

Thiat was a shame. My condolences to this wonderful daughter. The company should be sued. The product should be recalled.

[@user-yx1bu3lv6o]

The emotion in her voice did not sound authentic. It was almost as if she was trying too hard. Totally unbelievable.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Something odd is going on here...

[@Hayyden]

Absolutely heartbreaking. They’ve come so far in life at 93 and to be taken away like that is awful. I’m so sorry for her loss. 😞

[@landonleathers5936]

Absolutely heartbreaking truly sorry for your loss the only solice in this is they both went to heaven together ❤🕊️

[@khadiewhyte6024]

I’m sorry for loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[@user-db8kq8te5z]

This is so sad. Sincerest condolences and yes you are helping many including me. Terrible way to loose parents.

[@debrap947]

Heartbreaking is right. So sorry to this family for the loss of their beautiful parents in such a tragic way.

[@PaiviProject]

Omg ! That is truly horrifying ! I didn't know something like that could happen. I am sorry for your lost.