One child died from burn injuries, while 269 people received treatment for firecracker-related burns in Tamil Nadu during Deepavali celebrations, according to official emergency data covering a 24-hour period. The State’s 108 emergency ambulance network received 16,079 calls between 7 am on November 7 and 7 am on November 8, 2026. Of the total calls, 2,475 were related to accidents, 396 concerned minor injuries and 98 were specifically associated with burn injuries. To handle the increased demand for emergency services during the festival, 1,283 ambulances were deployed across Tamil Nadu. Government hospitals recorded 1,387 inpatient admissions during the same period. These included 956 accident-related cases, 321 admissions for minor injuries or assaults, and 110 burn injury cases. The official data showed that men accounted for the largest share of burn patients, with 92 treated as outpatients and 76 admitted to hospitals. Children below 15 years were the second most affected group, with 48 outpatient cases and 17 hospital admissions. Among adult women, 19 were treated as outpatients and 17 were admitted. Thanjavur Government Medical College Hospital recorded the highest number of patients across burns, accidents and minor injuries, with 36 outpatient cases and 87 inpatient admissions. Other hospitals handling significant numbers of patients included Madurai Government Medical College Hospital, Chengalpattu Government Medical College Hospital, Periyar Nagar Government Hospital and Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital. The figures highlight the emergency response required during Deepavali celebrations and the risks associated with firecracker-related injuries, particularly among children.

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