Winkleman's Daughter Suffers Halloween Burns Claudia Winkleman's daughter is being treated in hospital after her costume caught fire while she celebrated Halloween. Matilda, eight, is thought to have been out trick-or-treating on Friday night when she was burned with a candle in an accident. The TV presenter's child was taken to hospital. Ahead of Bonfire Night on Wednesday, the star and her husband Kris Thykier have urged people about the dangers of candles, open fires and fireworks. The couple said in a statement they were hopeful their daughter would make a full recovery and have thanked the medics who have been treating her. Winkleman and her husband, who also have two other young children Jake and Arthur, said: "Our daughter was involved in an accident on Friday night while celebrating Halloween. She is having the best care possible and we are hopeful of a full recovery. We would like to thank everyone that has been so supportive and particularly the NHS doctors, nurses and staff who have been absolutely incredible. We would like to take this opportunity to remind anyone taking part in fireworks parties or Guy Fawkes celebrations to be vigilant about the dangers of candles, open fires and fireworks and to please have the appropriate safety measures in place and to hand. Following the accident, the star pulled out of presenting Strictly Come Dancing last weekend. At the time, it was announced one of her children had "become ill." Zoe Ball filled in for her and she will also present the shows this weekend. The London Fire Brigade has reiterated the warning about fire-related injuries. Last year, there were 82 such injuries between Halloween and Bonfire Night - a 37% increase on the number of injuries recorded in 2012. London Fire Brigade deputy commissioner Rita Dexter said: "I hope Claudia's daughter has a speedy recovery after this ordeal. It's a shocking but timely reminder that open flames can be lethal if you don't keep an eye on them or they are left unattended. Make sure candles are placed well away from flammable items and clothing, otherwise the results can be catastrophic.