Cases of firecracker injuries, fires down this holiday season – DOH, BFP

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported fewer firework-related injuries this holiday season compared to the previous year, although it expects the numbers to go up in the coming days. Similarly, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that incidents of fire and damage due to firecrackers and pyrotechnics “significantly declined” in 2025. READ: