An accident involving a fire stunt at a cafe in Togliatti has left a man with serious injuries, including thermal burns that required medical intervention and a skin transplant. The report originates from a Telegram channel identified as “PE Life Togliatti.”
The incident occurred at the cafe-bar named “So what?” on March 21. According to accounts, a bartender organized a fire show for patrons, but during the performance flames suddenly spread toward a nearby customer.
Video footage appearing on social media shows the man’s face catching fire as he attempted to put out the flames and collapse to the floor. Observers indicated that a staff member at the cafe did not immediately assist the injured guest, though details of the response were not fully clarified in the footage.
Hospital reports described the injuries as second and third-degree thermal burns affecting the head, neck, arms, and torso. The severity of the burns necessitated a skin transplant to aid recovery and healing.
Following an official audit, the Investigative Committee of Russia stated that there were no grounds to initiate a criminal case in connection with the incident. The bartender was not deemed legally responsible for the harm suffered by the visitor, according to the findings released to the public. The decision has drawn attention to safety protocols around live fire demonstrations in hospitality venues and the responsibilities of staff when incidents occur.
In related coverage from May, a different report noted a child in St. Petersburg who sustained a chemical burn at a playground and is also in need of medical treatment that may include a skin transplant. This context underscores ongoing concerns about burn injuries and the varying circumstances in which they occur, prompting discussions about prevention and safety standards in public spaces. (Source: Telegram updates and subsequent news coverage cited by multiple outlets.)