Six-Year-Old Girl Airlifted To Hospital Following Crawley BBQ Fire
Published 15 June 2026 | Crawley, West Sussex
A young child was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious burns in a barbecue fire, prompting a major emergency response in Crawley.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Sunday evening after reports that two people had been injured in a barbecue fire.
A six-year-old girl was treated by medics before being airlifted to a specialist burns unit in London. A 38-year-old man was also taken to hospital with minor burns.
Police, firefighters, paramedics and the air ambulance all attended the incident, with footage from the area showing a large emergency service presence as crews worked at the scene.
What We Know So Far
- A six-year-old girl suffered serious burns.
- She was airlifted to hospital in London.
- A 38-year-old man suffered minor burns.
- Emergency services attended the scene in Crawley.
- The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
The incident has shocked local residents, with the air ambulance response highlighting the seriousness of what unfolded.
Barbecue fires can escalate quickly, especially during warmer weather when families are outside cooking, using hot coals, fuel, gas bottles or open flames.
At the time of writing, the young girl’s condition has not been publicly updated.
Authorities have not confirmed the full circumstances surrounding the fire, and there is no public indication at this stage that the incident is being treated as suspicious.
GB Incident Watch will continue to follow the story and provide further updates if more information is released.