On December 11, around 8 PM, a 14-year-old teenager, while walking down the street, noticed a firecracker lying on the road. He picked it up, ignited the pyrotechnic device, but did not manage to throw it away in time. The "dangerous toy" exploded in the teenager's hand. With a preliminary diagnosis of thermal burns to the right hand, the teenager was hospitalised in the surgical department of the district hospital.
Circumstances of the incident:
On December 11, around 8 PM, a 14-year-old teenager, while walking down the street, noticed a firecracker lying on the road. He picked it up, ignited the pyrotechnic device, but did not manage to throw it away in time. The "dangerous toy" exploded in the teenager's hand. With a preliminary diagnosis of thermal burns to the right hand, the teenager was hospitalised in the surgical department of the district hospital.
Rescuers remind: firecrackers and other pyrotechnics in the hands of children, teenagers, and sometimes adults can lead to tragic consequences – injuries and burns can be sustained, including damage to hands, face, eyes, and hearing. A firecracker can cause a fire, especially if thrown near buildings or flammable materials; it can fly onto the balcony of a multi-storey building. Other people and animals can be harmed by the launch of pyrotechnics. It is especially dangerous to find out why a device has not worked.
– Purchase only pyrotechnic devices sold at official retail outlets and having all the necessary documents. Do not buy pyrotechnics from hand. Do not use them indoors, with the exception of those specially marked (thin sparklers, etc.). Under no circumstances, even as a joke, aim rockets and other devices at people. Launch fireworks and other pyrotechnics only in open spaces far from houses, – clarify in the Ministry of Emergency Situations. – Observe safety rules and explain to children the consequences that can result from playing with firecrackers and other pyrotechnics.