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Wareham child taken to hospital after falling into fire pit

A Wareham child was taken to the hospital after suffering burns at a campground, according to the Wareham Fire Department.

The department said the incident happened around 10 a.m., and crews responded to Maple Park Campground in Wareham for a 5-year-old with second and third-degree burns.

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Officials say it appeared the child tripped and fell into the pit.

The child was taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital after the fall.

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