Windsor police say an 18-year-old man is charged with criminal negligence causing death after another man died of severe burns suffered at a backyard campfire.
Police say the two were at a neighbourhood gathering on Saturday, June 16 on Dynasty St. in the area of Howard Ave. and Dougall Pkwy.
The group was lighting a chiminea, but it would not stay lit, so a man poured gasoline on it.
There was a burst of flame, and a 20-year-old man suffered severe burns to a large portion of his body. He was taken to Windsor Regional Hospital but died last Friday.
On Monday, investigators from the Major Crimes Branch arrested the 18-year-old and charged him with criminal negligence causing death. He is currently out on bail with a promise to appear in court at a later date.
Police remind residents that open-air burning is not allowed within the City of Windsor.
