Tối on January 20th, Mr. Trà Thanh Danh, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ngai City, confirmed a severe homemade fireworks explosion that occurred in the area, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old student. The incident serves as a wake-up call for parents and underscores the importance of educating children about safety and social awareness.
Scene of the devastating homemade fireworks explosion
Scene of the homemade fireworks explosion that tragically took the life of a young male student (Screenshot from video).
Incident Details
At around 2:45 PM on January 20th, residents of Tinh Khe Commune, Quang Ngai City, were startled by a loud explosion coming from the home of student Đ.M.A. (17 years old, residing in Khe Hiep hamlet). Upon rushing to investigate, they found A. lying motionless behind the house, with severe injuries covering his body. Surrounding objects were heavily damaged, and the roof tiles were blown off due to the force of the explosion. Despite being rushed to the hospital immediately, A. succumbed to his injuries before arriving at the medical facility.
According to Mr. Trà Thanh Danh, the initial cause was determined to be A.’s purchase of chemicals to make homemade fireworks. Carelessness during the process led to the deadly explosion, taking the life of this young student.
Alarming Reality of Homemade Fireworks
In recent times, the issue of making and using homemade fireworks has become a serious concern in many areas of Vietnam. Easy-to-follow videos on how to create fireworks have spread widely on social media, attracting the curiosity of young people, especially students. After researching, many students secretly order chemicals online and clandestinely manufacture explosive devices, disregarding the potential dangers.
The reality is that the consequences of making and using homemade fireworks extend beyond property damage and directly threaten human lives. Several similar accidents have occurred, leaving heart-wrenching losses for families and society.
Solutions from Authorities
To address this issue, the police in Quang Ngai are intensifying awareness campaigns aimed at parents and students. The primary goal is to raise awareness about the dangers of storing, manufacturing, or using illegal fireworks. Additionally, authorities encourage the public to actively cooperate in addressing violations promptly.
Recently, two parents in Nghia An Commune, Quang Ngai City, discovered their children making fireworks and promptly reported it to the police. Thanks to this cooperation, law enforcement confiscated a significant amount of evidence, including 8 finished firecrackers, 60 firecracker casings, over 100 fuses, and 7 plastic boxes containing chemicals used for manufacturing fireworks. This demonstrates the crucial role of families in protecting their children from dangerous activities.
Conclusion
The tragic death of a student due to a homemade fireworks explosion in Quang Ngai is a profound lesson for all of us. To prevent such tragedies from recurring, it is essential for families, schools, and society to work together in educating young people about legal compliance and personal safety. Every small action today can contribute to building a healthier and safer environment for tomorrow.
Let’s join hands to create a community free from such heartbreaking stories!
