A 4-week-old child suffered significant burns to her body. Police are trying to find out why.

On Sunday just before noon, New York State Police responded to Lemberg Court in the Village of Kiryas Joel for a 4-week old girl who sustained second and third degree burns to her body.

Police say the incident happened inside the home on Lemberg Court.

The infant was taken to Westchester Medical Center via helicopter and is listed in stable condition. Members of The Bureau of Criminal State Police Monroe are investigating.

Police say it's unclear how or why the infant was burned. Their investigation is ongoing.

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