A 16-year-old teenager had around 80% of her body burned after an explosion caused by alcohol during a party in Rio Branco Reproduction The 16-year-old teenager who had around 80% of her body burned after an explosion caused by alcohol during a party had to have her left leg amputated due to the severity of the injuries. The accident occurred on June 27, on Rua 25 de Fevereiro, in the Boa União neighborhood, in Baixada da Sobral, in Rio Branco. As determined by g1, the young woman's lower limb showed necrosis, thrombosis and her left foot showed signs of mummification. Therefore, amputation became necessary to preserve the young woman's life. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp The accident occurred when the teenager poured approximately five liters of alcohol onto the lit fire, which caused a high-intensity explosion. The young woman was rescued in serious condition and with 1st and 2nd degree burns on her neck, chest, arms and legs. The victim needed to be intubated at the scene, was taken to the capital's Emergency Room and remains hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Her clinical condition worsened and had to undergo an amputation below the knee, but with the thrombosis and ischemia of the limb, it was necessary to extend the amputation to above the knee. Fire Department provides guidance on safety when handling fire READ MORE: Teenager leaves 80% of his body burned after alcohol explosion at party in Acre Alcohol explosion leaves eight injured with 2nd and 3rd degree burns during lunch at AC Fire during gas cylinder change hits home in Rio Branco; no one was injured g1 also learned that the young woman remains in serious condition and needs to undergo other surgical procedures to remove necrotic tissue. The evolution of burns on the right leg due to signs of ischemia and thrombosis is also monitored, in addition to injuries to the upper limbs, where there are deep burns and significant tissue loss. Burns The injuries affected the teenager's face, neck, chest, abdomen, back, buttocks and upper and lower limbs. After the surgical procedure, the young woman was transferred to the ICU. She remains sedated, breathes with the aid of mechanical ventilation through an orotracheal tube and receives medications for sedation, pain control, antibiotics and blood pressure support. She is also monitored with laboratory tests, culture collection and chest x-ray to monitor clinical evolution. ??Warning and precautions The Acre Fire Department advises that the use of liquid alcohol to light a fire is considered extremely dangerous, especially in open environments and with many people around. The product is highly flammable and can cause sudden explosions or flames, as occurred in the case recorded on Saturday. Fire Department recommends avoiding the use of alcohol, gasoline or any other flammable liquid to start flames Fernando Lopes/iStock The guideline is to avoid using alcohol, gasoline or any other flammable liquid to start flames. The safest thing is to use barbecue or firewood lighters, in small quantities and keeping your distance from people. In the event of a burn accident, the recommendation is not to apply homemade products to the skin or seek immediate medical attention. Review Acre’s news programs