Firework burns increase significantly during holidays, celebrations, and national occasions, particularly affecting children because they do not realize the danger. These burns are often severe because they combine heat and chemical agents.
Types of Firework Injuries:
- Hand and finger burns: Most common — from holding fireworks that explode in the hand.
- Face and eye burns: From flying sparks and close explosions — can cause vision loss.
- Hearing injuries: Close explosions can rupture the eardrum.
- Clothing burns: Sparks ignite clothing, especially loose and synthetic fabrics.
Safety Tips:
- Keep children completely away from fireworks.
- Never try to relight a failed firework — wait 20 minutes then remove with water.
- Use only licensed types in open areas.
During holiday seasons, BEIT TARIQ Center is fully prepared to receive firework burn cases. We provide a direct hotline for emergency situations.