Dozens of people suffer burns after walking across hot coals at Texas motivational speaker event

Dozens of people have suffered burns to their feet after walking across hot coals during a programme by an American motivational speaker. Those injured were attendees at a three-and-a-half-day event, called “Unleash the Power Within” by Tony Robbins who advises people on self-improvement. One of the techniques, ABC News reported, was to overcome unconscious fears which were holding them back by storming across a bed of hot coals.
“Once you start doing what you thought was impossible, you’ll conquer the other fires of your life with ease," Mr Robbins told attendees on his website.

Paramedics at the event

According to one of the attendees, some of the participants  storming  across the coals tried to take “selfies” at the same time. Between 30 and 40 people required treatment for minor burns said Jason Evans, a spokesman for Dallas Fire Rescue. At least five people were taken to hospital.
A spokesman for Mr Robbins said 7,000 people completed the firewalk in Dallas without mishap, although it was not uncommon for up to one percent to suffer some discomfort similar to sunburn.