Explosion in Indian pyrotechnics camp: tragedy demands many victims!

Explosion in Indian pyrotechnics camp: tragedy demands many victims!

In a devastating misfortune in India, there was an explosion in a pyrotechnical camp today, the causes of which, according to the first reports on illegal storage and production of fireworks, can be attributed. During the detonation, a reinforced concrete slab crashed, many people being buried under the rubble. The plant's owner was arrested after the incident and the police have initiated investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the explosion. Police director Akshayraj Makwana said that most of the victims were employed as workers in the warehouse and that they were there at the time of the explosion. In view of the popularity of fireworks at religious celebrations and weddings in India, this accident again indicates the often inadequate security standards in Böllerfabriken, such as Kleine Zeitung reported.

Again and again there are tragic incidents that are usually due to illegal practices in the pyrotechnics industry. In many countries worldwide, including Germany, the topic of illegal fireworks is a serious problem. The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office warned of the dangers of illegal pyrotechnics in a current press release, especially in view of the upcoming New Year's Eve. The risk of firecrackers often leads to serious injuries and deaths, especially because many of these illegal products do not meet the necessary safety standards and often have an unclear composition, such as North Bavaria explained in detail.

The dangers of illegal fireworks

The use of illegitimate fireworks can lead to fatal consequences. In addition to the tragic accidents, which ultimately also indicate a careless security culture, the legal risks should not be neglected. In Germany, for example, dealing with non-CE-certified pyrotechnics products is a violation of the explosive law. The approved categories of pyrotechnics vary, whereby the highest categories F3 and F4 may only be used with special permits.

• F1: For people aged 12 and over, small fireworks such as sparklers and bangs.
• f2: Commercial pyrotechnic objects for New Year's Eve, only for adults.
• F3 and F4: Middle and large fireworks, only for people with appropriate permits, not allowed in Germany.

The recommendations when buying and igniting fireworks are clear: only tested and approved fireworks should be used, with a focus on coding and certification. In addition, it is advisable to never produce fireworks for yourself and only ignite outdoors, with sufficient distance from people and combustible materials. The non -observations of this information can lead to serious injuries that can arise from firecrackers.