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Honolulu Fireworks Explosion Kills Five, Six Arrested

A New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu killed five people, including a 3-year-old boy, and injured approximately 20 others after a lit bundle of aerial fireworks tipped over into crates of unlit fireworks; six people have been arrested and face charges including manslaughter.

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Illegal Firework Causes Serious Injuries in Tegel

A 17-year-old suspect in Tegel, Germany, is under investigation for firing an illegal Kugelbombe firework on New Year's Eve, causing serious injuries to a seven-year-old and lighter injuries to six others; police found illegal pyrotechnics during searches.

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Illegal Fireworks Cause Severe Injuries and Death in Germany

The illegal use of F4-category spherical bombs in Germany caused severe injuries, including one fatality and the loss of eyesight for another victim; 42 patients with severe injuries, including children, were treated at a Berlin hospital, prompting calls for stricter border controls and law enforcem...

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German New Year's Eve: Hundreds Arrested, Emergency Responders Attacked

During Germany's 2024/2025 New Year's Eve, at least 400 arrests occurred in Berlin, with attacks on emergency services reported nationwide; one officer suffered critical injuries from an illegal firework, and a sleeping homeless person was targeted by youths in Bonn.

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Cobra Fireworks Fuel Explosive Attacks in Netherlands

The Netherlands is experiencing a surge in explosive attacks, with 80% involving the illegal-for-consumer-use Cobra firework; its high explosive power has caused severe injuries and deaths, leading to calls for stricter regulations and international cooperation.

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Surge in Explosive Attacks in Netherlands: 6 Dead in The Hague, 1000+ Projected for 2023

Six deaths resulted from explosions in The Hague last Saturday, adding to a surge in explosive attacks in the Netherlands, totaling nearly 500 incidents by mid-year, with projections exceeding 1000 for 2023, shifting from hand grenades to more accessible illegal fireworks like 'cobras', often unrela...

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Honolulu Fireworks Blast Kills Five, Prompts Law Enforcement Crackdown

On New Year's Eve, an illegal fireworks explosion in Honolulu killed five and injured about 20, leading to six arrests, the seizure of 500 pounds of fireworks, and proposed legislation to increase penalties and enforcement.

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Illegal Fireworks Cause Havoc on New Year's Eve in Germany

On New Year's Eve, illegal firecrackers caused significant injuries and property damage in Berlin and other German cities, leading to 5 deaths, attacks on emergency responders (37 injured police officers in Berlin alone), and calls for stricter border controls and international cooperation to stop t...

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Saxony Reports Widespread Pyrotechnics Damage and Deaths on New Year's Eve

In Saxony, Germany, illegal pyrotechnics caused widespread damage on New Year's Eve, including fires, explosions, and property destruction, resulting in at least €120,000 in damages and several injuries. Two deaths were also reported.

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Berlin's New Year's Eve: Fewer Attacks on Responders, But Increased Emergency Calls and Significant Fireworks Damage

On Berlin's New Year's Eve, 13 attacks on emergency responders—down 17% from the previous year—occurred alongside 1892 emergency calls (a 15% increase), with illegal fireworks causing significant damage, including 36 uninhabitable apartments in Schöneberg due to a Kugelbombe explosion.

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Netherlands: Surge in Fireworks Attacks Linked to Easy Access of Illegal Explosives

Dutch police reported 21,000 fireworks incidents last year, with nearly half of the 10,000 individuals involved being minors who underestimated the risks of illegal fireworks readily available online for €10-15; the police advocate for a total ban.

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