The department posted on Facebook that the child’s mother unplugged the mixer immediately, and crews were able to carefully free the hair. Firefighters noted that the incident highlights how quickly everyday situations can become dangerous, especially around equipment with moving parts.
Officials recommend tying back long hair and securing loose clothing or dangling jewelry, while closely supervising children near any operating appliance or machine. Crews also advise unplugging appliances before trying to free anything caught in moving parts and not reaching into or near moving machinery while it’s running. KMBC 9 shared details of the department’s warning.