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A serious accident involving a firework occurred in Ptolemaida, Greece, resulting in severe injuries and the potential amputation of a 17-year-old's fingers.

A minor suffered injuries due to a firework explosion in Vilnius and received outpatient medical treatment.

An explosion at a fireworks store in Donggan, eastern China, has resulted in the deaths of eight people and left two others injured.

An explosion in a fireworks shop in eastern China has resulted in the deaths of eight people and injuries to two more.

A political meeting for the 2026 municipal elections led by Deputy Karl Olive in Poissy was targeted by fireworks, resulting in minor injuries to several attendees.

A man was attacked by a bear while attempting to scare it away using fireworks in Hanamaki, Iwate, resulting in severe facial and head injuries.

A massive balloon crashed onto a house in Guaianazes, East Zone of São Paulo, triggering fireworks but fortunately causing no injuries.

TV host Andrea Plewig lost her left eye due to injuries sustained from firecrackers on New Year's Eve, despite multiple surgeries.

A child was taken to the emergency department with injuries sustained from fireworks, prompting police response at the scene of the incident.

During a recent crackdown on illegal fireworks, 41 individuals were injured, including seven children, highlighting the dangers of pyrotechnics despite ongoing police efforts to promote safety during holiday celebrations.

Following significant injuries and chaos during New Year celebrations, the Netherlands is moving towards banning fireworks to improve public safety.

A teenager in Munich sustained severe facial injuries while handling a firework three days after New Year's Eve, and despite immediate surgery, permanent vision impairment was reported.

A tragic fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana has led to at least 40 deaths and 119 injuries, highlighting a series of nightclub fire disasters worldwide.

A fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland during a New Year's celebration has resulted in at least 40 deaths and 119 injuries, with authorities investigating the cause as likely linked to fireworks.

A New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulted in 40 deaths and 119 injuries, with reports indicating that the blaze was triggered by fireworks.

This article discusses the New Year's Eve fireworks display in Kópavogur, Iceland, noting that while the event proceeded well, a few individuals sustained eye injuries and air quality has since improved after the celebrations.

Investigators in Switzerland have begun identifying the victims of a fire that broke out at a popular ski resort bar, resulting in at least 40 deaths and 115 injuries, while the Swiss president declared five days of mourning.

A New Year's celebration nearly ended in tragedy for a minor from the Jastrebarsko area who suffered severe hand injuries while using fireworks.

A young man in Naples experienced severe injuries from fireworks on New Year's Eve, including three amputated fingers and an eye injury, and sought medical help twice that night.

Two people have died and dozens have been injured in the Netherlands due to New Year's fireworks accidents, prompting a future ban on high-powered fireworks for private use starting at the end of 2026.

Berlin's Interior Senator Iris Spranger reports a mixed review of New Year's Eve, advocating for the establishment of fireworks prohibition zones amid numerous injuries and arrests during the celebrations.

A 10-year-old boy sustained burns while handling fireworks during New Year's celebrations, with additional injuries reported in a 6-year-old child, according to police reports in Croatia.

In Germany, explosive devices are causing tragic accidents, with two 18-year-olds in Bielefeld losing their lives and a 14-year-old severely injuring his hand, prompting insights from hand surgeon Professor Thomas Kremer.

A New Year's celebration in Dachau turned violent when a group was attacked by young men using fireworks, fists, and pepper spray, resulting in injuries.

In Split, a young man and an 11-year-old were seriously injured when a firecracker exploded in their hand, prompting police to enforce stricter controls over the use of fireworks to protect children.

Fifteen individuals sought emergency treatment at Landspítali in Reykjavik due to injuries sustained from fireworks, with eight specifically affected in their eyes.

A 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries to both hands while recklessly handling fireworks on New Year's Eve at Starnberg's lakeside promenade.

New Year's celebrations saw a spike in injuries in Naples, with one death in Rome from a firecracker explosion, highlighting the dangers of illegal fireworks.

A 24-year-old man from Rome was injured twice due to fireworks celebrations in Naples, losing three fingers in one incident and later sustaining injuries to his face and eye after igniting another firework.

Two 18-year-old boys died from facial injuries sustained while setting off fireworks in the German city of Bielefeld.

Germany faced a night of extraordinary violence with multiple deaths and serious injuries, including amputations, as fireworks attacks targeted police, paramedics, and civilians.

Emergency rooms are busy every New Year's Day treating victims of faulty or improperly ignited fireworks, with medical experts advising on wound care and proper first aid steps.

On New Year's Eve, hand surgeons face an influx of injuries, with many caused by fireworks, as described by Berlin surgeon Leila Harhaus-Wähner.

An explosion occurred in the yard of the Julije Klović Primary School in Zagreb's Trešnjevka neighborhood, reportedly caused by a pyrotechnic device linked to a gasoline canister, with no injuries reported.

The Netherlands will ban uncontrolled individual fireworks in 2026, a move Germany should consider following to prevent injuries and environmental damage.

In light of recent severe injuries and fatalities, there are concerns that ball bombs could cause significant harm during this New Year's Eve, prompting a warning that only professionals should handle such pyrotechnics.

The President of the German Medical Association, Klaus Reinhardt, advocates for banning private fireworks in Germany due to the severe injuries they cause, such as detached fingers and severe burns.

Professor Adrian Dragu from Dresden warns about war-like injuries from fireworks on New Year's Eve and advocates for a ban on firecrackers, citing amputations and severe burns to various body parts.

Germany's medical association president urges interior ministers to ban fireworks on New Year's Eve to protect the public from severe injuries.