A St Lawrence teenager with burns from backyard fire remains in hospital

The 13 year old suffered burns to his body, arms and legs from a backyard fire incident in St Lawrence.

The boy was rushed to Mackay Base Hospital after the incident at St Lawrence on Sunday night. Picture: Lillian Watkins

UPDATE 10.15AM: A 13-year-old boy who suffered serious burns after a backyard fire incident remains in hospital.

A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said the teenager had burns to his arms, legs and abdomen.

He was rushed from the St Lawrence private address to Mackay Base Hospital about 6.20pm Sunday.

A Mackay Hospital and Health Service spokeswoman said the boy was in a stable condition.

INITIAL 7AM: A teenage boy who suffered serious burns to his upper body after a backyard fire incident was rushed to hospital.

A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said the teenager suffered burns to his arms, legs and abdomen.

He was taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition.

The incident happened at a private property about 6.20pm.

In an unrelated incident, a man in his 20s was also taken to Mackay Base Hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Sarina.

A police spokesman said the LandCruiser rollover happened on a bend on Garrett Rd at 8.14pm.

The man was reported to be in a stable condition.