A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after her 7-year-old brother put her in an oven while they were left alone. She faces multiple surgeries, while her brother is now in foster care with counseling.
Their mother is under investigation for negligence, with neighbors saying the children were often left unsupervised. Experts warn that tragedies like this show why constant supervision and home safety are vital.
The community is rallying to support the siblings. “They didn’t choose this pain,” a child welfare worker said. “Now it’s on us to give them a safer future.”