An East Haven, Connecticut boy is being treated for severe burns after trying the popular but dangerous TikTok challenge on Tuesday.
Firefighters rushed to the child’s home late at night and determined he had been attempting the “whoosh bottle experiment” to hear the cool loud “whoosh” sound that flammable vapors would produce when combusted in a five-gallon bottle.
“Take a few minutes to talk to your children about the dangers of players with ignitable liquids and matches and monitor what they are watching,” Fire Marshal Charles Miller said.
“This experiment when done incorrectly can cause severe burns that can permanently scar an individual.”
In a statement, TikTok officials said that they are currently working to remove contents depicting the dangerous challenge.
“We understand that this school science experiment can be done safely with proper precautions, but videos without visible safety measures will be removed from our platform.”
