A catastrophic explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Kerala killed at least 13 people and injured dozens more. Many survivors sustained severe burn injuries and were treated at the Government Medical College in Thrissur.
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 655 fireworks-related injuries between December 2025 and January 2026. At least 19 victims , 11 of whom were minors, required amputations of hands or fingers .
A man in his 30s lost his leg during Chinese New Year celebrations when a firework exploded near him. He was treated at Segamat Hospital . Fireworks Injury Victim Shares Photos Of Injuries
While overall injury numbers fluctuate, the of wounds remains high. GRAPHIC: Fireworks Injury Victim Shares Photos
Victims like Rosie May, who was injured at age 4, use their permanent scars and stories to educate families on the importance of maintaining safe distances . Injury Statistics and Trends A catastrophic explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit
In a widely cited 2018 awareness campaign, Spencer asked DC Fire and EMS to share photos of his hands after a mortar exploded while he held it above his head.
Safety campaigns frequently leverage victim accounts to underscore the "explosive" nature of fireworks: At least 19 victims , 11 of whom
Illegal fireworks injured two young girls, ages 12 and 14, at Bright Park. They were rushed to the Children's Hospital at Westmead . The Role of Graphic Photo Sharing