One child dead, 269 treated for burn injuries in Tamil Nadu during Deepavali
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
One child died and 269 people were treated for firecracker-related burns in Tamil Nadu during Deepavali, according to official data. The state 108 emergency network received 16,079 calls between November 7 and 8, 2026, with 98 specifically for burn injuries. 1,283 ambulances were deployed to manage the festive emergency load. Statewide government hospitals recorded 1,387 inpatient admissions, including 110 for burn injuries. The Thanjavur Government Medical College Hospital treated the highest volume of burn cases with 36 outpatients and 87 inpatients.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the lethal risks faced by children and families during Deepavali celebrations, placing immense pressure on Tamil Nadu's emergency and hospital systems during a major festival period.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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