Bonfire night: Why it's never a good idea to mess around with fireworks

Warning as over third of Bonfire Night injuries came from Greater Glasgow last year

A warning has been issued after 37 per cent of last year's Bonfire Night ijnuries came from Greater Glasgow.

Bonfire night: Why it's never a good idea to mess around with fireworks

Around 2,000 people visit A&E every year due to injuries caused by fireworks. Although fireworks are an essential part of Bonfire Night celebrations for many revelers, these colorful pyrotechnics can be as dangerous as they are spectacular. And the injuries you might sustain from them can range from minor to downright gruesome if you aren't careful.

Bonfire Night: why it’s never a good idea to mess around with fireworks

Sparklers can also be harmful. CandyRetriever/ ShutterstockAround 2,000 people visit A&E every year due to injuries caused by fireworks. Although fireworks are an essential part of Bonfire Night celebrations for many revellers, these colourful pyrotechnics can be as dangerous as they are spectacular. And the injuries you might sustain from them can range from minor to downright gruesome if you aren’t careful. The most common injuries caused by f…

Bonfire night warning as Glasgow children's nurse shares 'devastating' impact of fireworks injuries

Sharon Ramsay, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Paediatric Burns at the Scottish National Burns Centre, based at the RHC has seen the devastating impact of fireworks first-hand.

‘We’ve seen blast injuries to hands and faces’ – medics warn of fireworks risk

Last year, 46 people were taken to hospital over the Bonfire Night period with fireworks-related injuries.