A young boy was flown to a burn center after sustaining injuries while playing with black powder in his home’s backyard.
At about 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Lyon County Deputies and the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District responded to the area of Flowery Avenue and Rosepeak Road for an 11-year-old boy who had burned himself.
Emergency personnel and deputies found the boy with moderate injuries to his face. He had been playing with a small tin of black powder when it exploded, according to family members.
The boy was transported by air to the UC Davis Burn Center for treatment.
Lyon County Sheriff's Deputies said there is no threat to the public at this time.
