India, Nov. 9 -- Firecracker injuries during Diwali are a recurring occurrence every year, and far more common than many people realise. A moment of distraction can lead to an accident, and how the people in the vicinity react in the first few minutes often determines how serious the wound on the injured person becomes, shared Dr Amit Nabar, director of emergency medicine and community medicine at SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, with HT Lifestyle.

As per the physician, the first priority in case of a firecracker burn is to stop the burning.

"Move the person away from the source," he stated. "If clothing catches fire, they should stop, drop, and roll, or one can smother the flames with a blanket. Then cool the burn under running tap water fo...