NewsUK NewsFireParamedics raced to an address in Crawley after a six-year-old girl and her father were injured in a barbecue fire, with both rushed to hospital11:29, 15 Jun 2026Updated 11:52, 15 Jun 2026A six-year-old girl has been airlifted to hospital after sustaining serious burns in a barbecue fire.‌The child's father, 38, was also rushed to hospital with minor burns after the blaze broke out in Crawley, West Sussex, on Sunday evening, police said.‌The incident sparked a large emergency services response, with the youngster airlifted to a hospital in London to be treated for her injuries.‌Sussex Police said it had attended an address on Worth Road last night before the girl and her father were taken to hospital."Emergency services attended an address in Worth Road, Crawley on Sunday evening (14 June) after it was reported that two people had been injured in a BBQ fire," the force said in a statement.Article continues below"A six-year-old girl sustained serious burns, and a 38-year-old man was also injured, sustaining minor burns. Both have been taken to hospital for treatment."Officers attended to support the ongoing emergency response, and an increased presence currently remains visible in the area."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsFire