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Firecracker safety

Almost every Diwali injury comes from one of a handful of avoidable mistakes. Two minutes here is worth more than anything else on this site.

Do

  • Buy only from a licensed dealer, and check that the box carries a manufacturer name and licence number.
  • Burst crackers in an open space, well away from buildings, dry grass, vehicles and overhead wires.
  • Keep two buckets of water and a bucket of sand within reach before you start.
  • Light one cracker at a time, at arm’s length, using an agarbatti or a long taper — never a match held close.
  • Wear close-fitting cotton clothes. Loose synthetic fabric catches and holds fire.
  • Keep children within arm’s reach of an adult at all times, and give them only sparklers and ground novelties.
  • Soak every spent cracker in water before throwing it away.

Don't

  • Never relight a cracker that has failed. Wait at least five minutes, then soak it in water.
  • Never hold a cracker in your hand while lighting it, or throw a lit one towards anyone.
  • Never light crackers inside a house, on a balcony, or in a narrow lane between buildings.
  • Never keep crackers in your pocket — body heat and friction are enough to set some off.
  • Never store crackers near a stove, a lamp, an inverter or any electrical point.
  • Never let a child handle aerial shells, rockets or atom bombs, whatever their age.
  • Never use a metal or glass container to burst a cracker inside — it becomes shrapnel.

If someone is burned

  1. Cool the burn under clean running water for at least 20 minutes. Nothing else works as well.
  2. Do not apply ice, toothpaste, oil, butter or turmeric — all of them make the injury worse.
  3. Do not break blisters or peel away clothing that has stuck to the skin.
  4. Cover loosely with a clean, non-fluffy cloth or cling film.
  5. For any burn on the face, hands or a joint, anything larger than a palm, or any eye injury, go to hospital immediately.

Storage and the law

Keep crackers in their original box, in a cool dry place, away from any flame or electrical point, and out of reach of children. Follow the bursting hours set by your state — in most of India these are 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Diwali. Green crackers only are permitted in several cities, and some areas ban firecrackers outright under Supreme Court orders. Check your local rules before you buy.