Overview
- Official data show that 73% of burns recorded in November through January are linked to fireworks, according to STCONAPRA.
- About 82% of pyrotechnic injuries damage hands, with severe cases including amputations and trauma to the face and eyes.
- Emergency services report that up to 85% of urgent visits in this period involve burns, largely from fireworks, according to Hospital General de México staff.
- Infants under one year have been among the injured, highlighting the heightened risk for children and young people during family celebrations.
- Health authorities urge avoiding pyrotechnics, supervising children, using heat and electrical sources responsibly, and applying first aid for minor burns with 20 minutes of cool running water, clean gauze coverage, and no ice or home remedies.