Tag: Fireworks Safety
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Eleven Injured in Fire at Antipolo Fireworks Stall on New Year’s Day
Overview A New Year’s Eve celebration in Antipolo City was disrupted when a fireworks stall at the Sumulong Football Field caught fire, injuring eleven people early on New Year’s Day. The incident underscores the risks associated with handling and displaying fireworks during festive gatherings and highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to ensure public safety…
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DOH Reports 112 Fireworks-Related Injuries Ahead of New Year in the Philippines
Overview: FWRIs rise as New Year celebrations near The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has documented a rise in fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) ahead of the New Year, tallying 112 cases reported from December 2 onward across 62 sentinel sites nationwide. The figure signals ongoing concerns about consumer safety during festive periods when pyrotechnics…
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Fireworks Injuries Jump to 112 Ahead of New Year Festivities in the Philippines
Headline Update: DOH Reports 112 Fireworks-Related Injuries The Department of Health (DOH) has released a cautious warning as New Year celebrations approach, noting 112 fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) nationwide from December 2 onward. The figure comes from data gathered across 62 DOH sentinel sites and underscores the persistent risks associated with festive pyrotechnics in crowded urban…
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DOH Reports 28 Fireworks-Related Injuries During Holiday Dec 21–25
DOH Reports 28 Fireworks-Related Injuries Over Christmas Holiday The Department of Health (DOH) tallied 28 fireworks-related injuries nationwide from December 21 to December 25, reflecting a notable decline compared with the previous year. The agency notes that this year’s figure marks a 50% drop from last year’s 56 cases in the same holiday period, suggesting…
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Sindh High Court Orders Relocation of Fireworks Warehouses from Karachi’s Residential Areas
Background: A Tragic Blast Prompting Legal Action In August, a devastating explosion at Al-Amna Plaza on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road claimed at least six lives and left about 30 people injured. The incident ignited a broader investigation into the safety of fireworks stores and manufacturing sites located within crowded urban neighborhoods. A petition filed in…
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Sindh High Court Orders Relocation of Fireworks Warehouses from Residential Areas in Karachi
Job of Justice: Relocating Fireworks Warehouses to Safer Locations The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed authorities to relocate fireworks warehouses and factories away from residential areas in Karachi. The ruling comes after a fatal blast last August at Al-Amna Plaza on MA Jinnah Road, which claimed at least six lives and left around 30…