The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned that fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs), reported at 235 as of early New Year’s Day, could increase as data validation continues.
“Patuloy po ang pagkalap at pag-validate ng data ng ating Department of Health – Epidemiology Bureau. May nakikita po tayo na maaaring dumagdag na 300 plus na kaso ng fireworks-related injuries doon sa 235 na naiulat na kahapon,” said Health Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo.
Domingo noted that additional cases may still be reported late. From December 21, 2025, to 4 a.m. on January 1, 2026, the DOH recorded 235 injuries nationwide, 42% lower than the 403 incidents during the same period last year.
The most common causes of injuries were unknown firecrackers, Boga, and 5-Star.
Domingo urged anyone injured to seek immediate treatment at emergency hospitals, reminding the public that tetanus vaccinations are free in government facilities.