Warning as emergency departments brace for influx of burn patients

Emergency departments are bracing for an influx of patients with burns today.

January 26 is one of the busiest days of the year for fire-related accidents.

Press PLAY below to hear why today is one of the worst days for burns

Dr Dane Holden, burns surgeon at the Alfred Hospital says burns are usually the result of people, particularly men aged 20-29, making reckless decisions.

“I think the important thing is just being aware of the risks and mitigating those risks,” he told Ross and Russel.