The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public on Friday to ensure that firecrackers that did not ignite and explode during the New Year revelry but remained present in the communities be properly disposed of to avoid accidental injuries to innocent people.

In a press briefing held at the DOH main office in Manila, Health Secretary Janette L. Garin said th at because of the rains that occurred during the New Year Eve’s celebration, some firecrackers which got wet and failed to ignite might be picked up by some children.

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