TikTok challenge gone wrong caused South Shore fire, explosion that critically burned baby, 2 others: police

A TikTok challenge gone wrong caused a South Shore apartment fire and explosion that left a 1-year-old boy clinging to life, with burns covering more than 60 percent of his body Saturday evening, according to a Chicago police. Two adults, including a 29-year-old man who suffered burns was in critical condition at a hos

Emergency services are at the scene on Verran Rd and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

NZ Herald9 Aug, 2026 10:47 PMQuick ReadA person has been critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle on Verran Rd, Birkdale, this morning. Photo / Google MapsA person has been critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle on Verran Rd, Birkdale, this morning. Photo / Google MapsA person has been cri

The Crown is seeking a 15-month sentence for the 14-year-old driver in a major Saskatoon crash earlier this year that sent an 82-year-old man to hospital in critical condition.