The fireworks at Christmas in Venezuela are used in a disorderly manner and without safety measures, most of the citizens are not aware of the danger they run when handling this type of explosive materials, there are many accidents, and pets to hear these noises that produce fireworks become very nervous and even scare them could cause a heart attack.
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The misuse of fireworks can have several negative consequences. It can cause fires, burns, hearing problems, eye damage, permanent mutilation and even put people's lives at risk. Children between 5 and 14 years of age are very vulnerable and suffer serious injuries due to the misuse of fireworks.
These fireworks emit fine particles composed of metallic dyes, toxins, chemicals and fumes, which can be inhaled by living beings and cause respiratory problems.
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People use them without following safety measures. They do not acquire these fireworks from reliable sources, do not follow instructions for use, do not keep a safe distance when lighting them, aim them at people or property, and do not have fire extinguishers or water on hand in case of emergency.
Pyrotechnics cause noise pollution, affecting people's peace of mind, and exposure to the chemicals used in fireworks can have negative health effects, especially in people who are sensitive or have respiratory problems. The loud noise of fireworks can cause stress, anxiety and discomfort in some people, often making it impossible to sleep or rest.
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Using fireworks is a personal decision. Some people may value and enjoy these traditions, while others may not be interested or prefer to celebrate in a different way, my case is the second option.
Traditions have cultural significance and may be important to many people, but this custom being so poorly executed by children and adults brings moments of sadness to families and greatly harms the health of other people, and even our pets.
I know that it is complicated to eliminate the use of fireworks completely and that many people think that this could have an impact on the identity and social cohesion of a community. However, it is important that this tradition evolves and adapts to the current times, respecting the values and rights of all.
I personally, and my family do not use fireworks because of the risks involved, I have seen how their misuse has caused very serious injuries to limbs and eyes of people, I have witnessed fires in some homes by the recklessness of its inhabitants to use them. I myself when I was a child using a sparkler at Christmas without supervision was burning my hand, before this I threw it with great force to the street and by bad luck it fell on a balcony causing the curtains to burn and that in the neighborhood where I lived the fire department arrived and a big scandal was armed.
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If you are going to use fireworks in your city to celebrate, please do it consciously and think about your life and the lives of others, follow the instructions for use and keep children as far away as possible.
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