11.11.2026 13:40
During Diwali celebrations in India, a woman who wanted to perform a dangerous stunt placed a lit firework near her navel. The incident, in which the woman suffered burns after hot sparks from the firework struck her stomach, once again highlighted the danger of explosives used in celebrations.
During Diwali celebrations, known as the Festival of Lights in India, a dangerous stunt performed by a woman ended in injury. Allegedly, the woman placed a lit firecracker near her navel to celebrate in an unusual way. However, high-temperature sparks from the firecracker hit her abdominal area directly.
SPARKS HIT HER ABDOMEN DIRECTLY
It was reported that the woman could not foresee that the firecracker would emit sparks from such a close distance to her body. During the dangerous stunt, burns formed on her abdominal area, but detailed information about the degree of the injury and the woman's health condition was not available.
HUNDREDS INJURED DURING DIWALI CELEBRATIONS
Injuries during Diwali celebrations in India due to firecrackers and traditional lamps led to overcrowding in hospital emergency departments. According to a Hindustan Times news report dated November 10, 2026, 499 celebration-related injury cases were recorded in hospitals in the capital, New Delhi, on November 8-9. In Mumbai, more than 60 people were reported to have been treated for burns.
FIREWORK WARNING FROM DOCTORS
Experts state that using firecrackers close to the body can cause serious burns. Dr. Sunil Keswani, Medical Director of the National Burns Centre in Mumbai, emphasized that firecrackers should be lit from a safe distance, and recommended that if a burn occurs, the area should be cooled with water and medical help should be sought.
In the Indian Ministry of Health's 2026 safety guide, firecracker-related injuries are also described as a preventable public health problem.