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Updated 2026-06-18 05:21

Injuries from fireworks occured in various regions during late 2025 and early 2026, and the Philippines reported a drop in New Year's Eve incidents versus 2024-25, alongside a rise in Bexar County, Texas, incidents linked to dry weather and breeze. Authorities caution ongoing monitoring for additional cases, urging safety practices, excluding unknown devices, ensuring space for displays, and seeking medical care for wounds or possible tetanus prophylaxis as needed.

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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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