Latest News About Fireworks incidents

Updated 2026-06-18 05:21

Injuries from fireworks were documented in several areas toward the end of 2025 and start of 2026, and the Philippines reported a drop in New Year's Eve incidents versus 2024-25, while Bexar County, Texas, experienced a rise due to dry conditions and wind. Authorities emphasize continued surveillance for new incidents, emphasizing safety measures, excluding unknown devices, providing ample space for displays, and obtaining medical care for injuries or tetanus prophylaxis when necessary.

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2023 Fireworks Annual Report

2023 Fireworks Annual Report June 2024 cpsc.gov 11 launch tube and lifted the tube over his head. The firework exploded while still inside the launcher, causing the victim to fly backward and land on his back. The victim suffered from a serious head injury and was taken to a hospital where the victim was pronounced

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