Van 14 quemados con pólvora en Cartagena: hay alertas por Fin de Año
Este 2025 se ha presentado un incremento en los lesionados con pólvora en Cartagena. De acuerdo con el Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia en Salud Pública (Sivigila), entre el 1 y el 30 de diciembre se han reportado ya 14 quemados, cuando para el mismo período del año pasado iban cinco.
TL;DR
- Cartagena reported 14 fireworks injuries between December 1-30, 2025, a sharp increase from five in the same period last year.
- The majority of cases (12) occurred between December 7-9, coinciding with the Day of the Little Candles.
- Eight of the injured are minors, with injuries affecting hands, face, and feet.
- Authorities are implementing the 'Celebrate without Fireworks' campaign, enhancing educational activities and controls on fireworks sales.
- Legal guardians of minors injured by fireworks face sanctions, including fines and potential judicial processes.
- Recommendations include celebrating without fireworks, avoiding storing them at home, and seeking immediate medical attention for burns or poisoning.