BFP logs ‘significant decline’ in firecracker-related fires in 2025

MANILA, Philippines – The number of fires and damage caused by firecrackers and pyrotechnics significantly declined in 2025, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Thursday. Following the New Year’s celebrations, the BFP recorded a 28 percent drop in fire incidents, with only 28 logged in 2025, compared to 39 in 2024. The BFP