14 people were killed and thousands injured during Charshamba Suri holiday in Iran

From February 20 to March 12, when preparations for the Charshamba Suri traditional fire festival began in Iran, 14 people were killed and 3,253 injured. It is noted that 189 of the wounded lost their limbs, 981 received burns of various degrees. Accidents were mainly caused by the poor quality of pyrotechnics and non-compliance with the rules for their use.

In Iran, 14 people were killed and 3,253 injured in accidents during preparations for the traditional fire festival Charshamba Suri (the last Tuesday before the start of the new year according to the Hijri calendar).

Celebrations began in Tehran in the evening with fireworks and improvised explosive devices.

The sky of the capital of Iran was literally covered with fog. Fireworks and firecrackers were used in almost all the streets.

Residents of the capital gathered in parks and jumped over bonfires (traditional fire festival).

Rumbles were heard from all corners of the city. The festivities continued until midnight.

According to the news agency " Mehr " of Iran, from February 20 to March 12, when preparations for the holiday began, 14 people were killed and 3253 injured.

It is noted that 189 of the wounded lost their limbs, 981 received burns of various degrees.

Jalal Meleki, representative of the Tehran Fire Service, said that from 07:00 to 22:30 on March 12, the service received 6,416 calls, and firefighters worked in 230 places.

In Iran, on the last Tuesday before the New Year (Nawroz), bonfires are traditionally lit everywhere, and mostly children and young people jump over them. Fireworks are set off and improvised explosive devices are used. Accidents during preparations for these holidays claim the lives of dozens of Iranians and injure hundreds of people every year.

Nowruz is celebrated in Iran on March 21 according to the Hijri calendar.