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Fireworks-related injuries climb to 115; most cases due to illegal firecrackers

Published Dec 31, 2023 05:06 am
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A few hours before the New Year revelries began, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed eight new fireworks-related injuries (FWR) on Sunday, Dec. 31, bringing the total number of FWRIs to 115.

Based on the DOH’s FWRI report between 6 a.m., Dec. 30 and 5:59 a.m., the new cases involved individuals aged four to 37 and were all males.

“Six (75 percent) of these new cases occurred at home and in the streets, with the two (25 percent) others at designated areas. Five (63 percent) were due to illegal fireworks, while most had active involvement (88 percent). The new cases include amputation caused by ‘dart bomb,’” it said.

So far, there have been no additional reports of firecracker ingestion.

FWRIs highest in Metro Manila; mostly due to illegal firecrackers

As of Sunday, DOH has reported 115 FWRIs this holiday season.

The National Capital Region (NCR) had the most FWRIs, accounting for nearly four out of every 10 cases (44 cases, 38 percent).

Following NCR were Central Luzon (13 cases, 11 percent), Ilocos Region (13 cases, 11 percent), Soccsksargen (nine cases, 8 percent), Calabarzon (six, 5 percent), Cagayan Valley (five cases, 4 percent), Bicol region (five, 4 percent), and Western Visayas (five, 4 percent).

Meanwhile, Davao Region has reported the fewest FWRIs, with only one so far.

“Ninety six percent (96 percent) [of these cases] happened at home and in the streets, mostly by males with active involvement,” DOH said.

The top-ranking identified fireworks that cause at least seven out of every 10 (72 percent) FWRIs are “boga” or improvised, five star, kwitis, piccolo, luces, pla-pla, whistle bomb, and other unlabeled fireworks, including dart bomb, or imported fireworks, according to the report.

It added that illegal fireworks—boga, five star, piccolo, and pla-pla—are responsible for approximately six out of every 10 FWRIs (67 cases, 59 percent).

“The DOH is seriously concerned how such deadly and illegal fireworks are able to reach the hands of young children. We are thankful that the Department of Interior and Local Government, as well as many LGUs (local government units) are heeding the call to have community fireworks displays instead,” it said.

DOH cited a few locations that will host fireworks displays in Metro Manila on Dec. 31.

These are located on Ayala Avenue in Makati City; Jones Bridge in Manila; Mandaluyong City Hall in Mandaluyong; Greenfield District in Mandaluyong; Pinaglabanan Shrine in San Juan; SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City; and Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City.

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