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Child Burned By Trashcan Explosion

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A child was burned by an explosion in Butler County Monday night.

It happened around 8:15 p.m. in Winfield Township.

Police say a 7-year-old suffered serious burns from a trashcan explosion.

Emergency responders are on scene and a medical helicopter is on standby.

No word on how the explosion started.

Stay with KDKA for more information.

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