Burn injuries can be of large varieties as is evident almost in everyday life. According to the causative agents it can be thermal, scalds (hot liquids), electrical, chemical and frost bite.
According to the location of the accident it can be domestic, factory or common public place. In a close room there is possibility of inhalation injury to the respiratory tract making the situation more serious.
The reason of burn can be accidental, homicidal or suicidal.