First-degree. These burns only affect the outer layer of your skin, called the epidermis. A mild sunburn’s one example. Your skin may be red and painful, but you won’t have any blisters.

When we think about danger from heat in Colorado, we think about body temperature and heat exhaustion, which is very ...

Deep burns (second-degree over a large area, third-degree, or fourth-degree). Burns caused by chemicals or electricity. Signs of infection (increased pain, redness, swelling, or oozing).

As Eisenhower's operations director of the emergency department, David Romness anticipates more burn patients. "Just a few seconds can give you a first degree burn," said Romness.

Public parks, playgrounds, outside basketball courts, and unshaded sidewalks all create a risk for contact burns just by being active. This week is expected to be the hottest on record for this summer ...