DOH records 163 firecracker injuries, 44% increase from last year

Updated Mon, December 30, 2024 at 2:44 PM Published Fri, December 27, 2024 at 3:27 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 163 firecracker-related injuries nationwide from December 22 to 30, 2024, a 44% increase compared to the same period last year.

Of the total cases, 135 injured victims are aged 19 and below, and 148 are male.

Seventy-two percent (118 cases) of the injuries were caused by illegal firecrackers.

A total of 106 cases were actively using fireworks when the accident happened.

The first firecracker casualty was a 78-year-old man from Central Luzon who died due to a 'Judas belt' firecracker.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) also recorded 15 cases of indiscriminate discharge of firearms, injuring four individuals and one other due to a stray bullet.

Ten individuals were arrested following the PNP incidents, including civilians, a police officer, a security guard, and a Bureau of Corrections personnel.

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