Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home., and they're not always caused by fire. You might get burned by spilling coffee in your lap. . Touching a hot iron. . Or misusing certain cleaning products. Burns are skin or tissue damage, usually caused by heat. Burns can be caused bz hot objects or liquid, fire, friction, the sun, electricity or certain chemicals. The severity of a burn depends on the area it covers, and how deep the damage goes. First - degree burns affect only the thin top layer of the skin. A 3rd degree burn is the most serious. It penetrates the entire thickness of the skin, permantly destroying it and the tissue thats underneath. First-Aid for minor burns: 1. Immerse in fresh cool water, or apply cool compresses for 10-15 min. 2. Dry the area with a clean cloth. Cover with sterile gouze or a non-adhesive bandage. 3. DONT apply ointments or butter. These may cause infections. 4. DONT breau blisters. 5. Over the counter pain medication may help reduce inflammation and pain. Get medical help if burns cover a large area of the body. And burns affects the entire thickness of the skin. And if its a electricity burn. Which can lead to Invisible burns.