11-Month-Old Baby Dies from Burns Caused by Leaking Radiator in Brooklyn Apartment

Mother was feeding sibling in another room during the incident; building had been under investigation for boiler violation since June 2023.

An 11-month-old baby died after being burned by steam leaking from a radiator in a Brooklyn apartment.
The incident occurred early Friday morning, and the baby was found unconscious in the bedroom.
The baby's mother was reportedly in another room feeding a sibling when the incident occurred.
City officials had reportedly been investigating the building after a boiler violation was issued in June 2023.
This incident recalls a similar tragedy in 2016 when two young sisters died from steam burns in a New York City apartment due to a radiator malfunction.