Second Child This Season Hospitalized for Firecracker Burns

Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 13, 2026 · Originally reported November 12, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

A 12-year-old boy treated at Honduras's burn center for hand injuries from handling firecrackers is the second child admitted this holiday season, as officials warn that explosives keep circulating and reaching children despite yearly safety warnings.

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