A 27-year-old dad, Sam Knight, suffered third-degree burns after stepping on scorching beach sand left behind by a disposable barbecue — a painful mistake that sidelined him for weeks. Experts warn this isn’t rare: hot sand retains heat dangerously long, and simple fixes like lifting grills off the ground or using bricks can prevent it. Health officials urge folks to dispose of grills properly and get kids’ sand burns checked immediately — because that beach sand? It’s hotter than you think.

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