Two children were tragically burned by their biological father, suspected of being doused with gasoline and set on fire.

On August 21, a representative of the City Children's Hospital (HCMC) said that the hospital is treating two children with tragic burns after a horrific arson attack.

According to initial information, at around 6:00 a.m. on August 17, at a rented room in Duc Hoa commune, Tay Ninh province, a man poured gasoline on his two children, CNQG (13 years old) and CNBL (5 years old, baby G.), and his divorced wife, then set them on fire.

The fire then flared up violently, causing serious injuries to the victims. Immediately afterwards, relatives quickly took the two children to the City Children's Hospital for emergency treatment.

At the time of admission, the 5-year-old boy was recorded to have 70-75% burns on his body, 2nd-3rd degree on the head, face, neck, trunk, genitals, limbs, along with respiratory burns and sepsis. The boy was in hypovolemic shock, his whole body was stiff and swollen, his fingertips and toes were black, his pulse was weak, he had to be put on a ventilator and given continuous anti-shock fluids.

Hai cháu bé bỏng thương tâm, nghi bị cha ruột tưới xăng châm lửa đốt - 1 — Two severely burned children are receiving intensive treatment (Photo: Hospital).

The 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with grade 2-3 burns covering 45-50% of her body, with severe swelling, exposed conjunctiva, and signs of burn infection. Although conscious and responsive, she still faces the risk of septic shock, with coal dust in her airways, indicating a severe level of damage.

Currently, doctors are trying their best, using all methods from ventilators, anti-shock fluid replacement to infection treatment to save the lives of the two children. However, with the severity of the burns and complex complications, the recovery journey of the two children will be a challenging one.

Faced with the immense pain that the two children are suffering, the question is how can such tragedies be detected, prevented and intervened in a timely manner?

Not only making efforts to save children’s lives on the operating table and in the recovery room, the City Children’s Hospital said it will accompany patients with many different solutions. Among them, the “one-stop” model stands out - a place to receive and provide comprehensive services for children who are victims of violence, abuse or unwanted pregnancies.

The one-stop model receives and provides social work services to children who have suffered violence, abuse or unwanted pregnancies. They will be screened, treated, counseled and provided with on-site emergency protection services. At the same time, children will receive legal advice and be connected with authorities to protect their rights.

After treatment, the children will be cared for and supported at the Social Work - Vocational Education Center for Youth in Ho Chi Minh City. With close coordination from many agencies, Ho Chi Minh City is making efforts to protect abused children from the moment they arrive at the hospital.

Dr. Ho Tan Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of the City Children's Hospital, said that the "one-stop" model will help protect children's health quickly, effectively and extend to the community.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/hai-chau-be-bong-thuong-tam-nghi-bi-cha-ruot-tuoi-xang-cham-lua-dot-20250821113928877.htm