Teen Set Ablaze in Darlington Field | Leeds News

A 15-year-old boy suffered severe burns after accidentally setting himself on fire while playing with petrol in a field near Darlington’s White Horse Pub. Emergency crews, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene and transported him to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where he’s now in stable condition. Authorities are treating this as a tragic accident, not a crime, and it serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly dangerous situations can escalate — especially with young people and flammable substances. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35ae663884c9e65d