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Garden hoses may be fun, but officials warn everyone to be careful of the water inside.

They said the water can get dangerously hot, reaching over 100 degrees if the hose sits outside.

Raymond Castaldo, MD, FAAP of Springfield Clinic Pediatrics said,

“The red patch is extensive or if it’s blistering or if it looks like there is a break in the skin or if the child seems in severe discomfort and doesn’t settle easily with some cooling within minutes, I would recommend seeking medical care.”

Springfield Fire Chief Allen Reyne said to always test the water before you spray it at someone and doctors agree and said it can take a while for it to turn cool.

A Medical Director of St. John’s Children’s Hospital said,

“You actually need to let it run longer than you think you do because a hose contains a few gallons of water so you do need to let it run for 30 or 45 seconds to make sure that all of the hot water is out of the hose before you spray yourself or somebody else.”

Doctors said if your child, gets burned by the hot water, be sure to take care of it immediately.

Until we meet again, be extremely careful of the water garden hoses and always remember, Safety First!

Have a safe & great Summer!

(Information Courtesy Of WICS-TV)