More than 100 people were taken to hospital in Argentina's capital, some with serious burns and eye injuries, after they were hurt by Christmas fireworks, medical officials said Sunday. "We had a 20 percent increase over last year, with 57 patients admitted with severe eye injuries," said Fernando Pellegrino, head of emergencies at the Santa Lucia Eye Hospital.
The Buenos Aires Burn Hospital treated 27 patients with burns from fireworks and firecrackers used by residents to mark holiday celebrations in Argentina's largest city, according to hospital official Miriam Minho.