fireworks

Philippine volcano 'fireworks' draw

Legazpi - Muslimchronicle

Spectacular lava "fireworks" shooting from its crater are drawing tourists to the Philippines' most active volcano, authorities said Tuesday as scientists warned of a potential dangerous eruption within days. Lava spurting from Mayon volcano lit up the sky overnight Monday in what scientists said was a sign of increasing activity that prompted official calls for evacuation of areas under threat from aRead more

German New Year fireworks kill two, leave child injured

Berlin - AFP

Fireworks left two people dead, a child injured and five people requiring amputations during New Year celebrations in Germany, police and emergency services said Monday. A 35-year-old man and a 19-year-old died when fireworks went off in their faces in the eastern state of Brandenburg, regional police said on Twitter. A firework thrown by a group of youths left an 11-year-old boyRead more

Indonesia police question factory staff over deadly blaze

Jakarta - Muslimchronicle

The owner of an Indonesian fireworks factory where 47 people died after a blaze tore through the building is being questioned, police said Friday, as labour organisations said the incident has exposed inadequate workplace safety standards. The ferocious fire at the factory outside Jakarta was one of Indonesia's worst industrial accidents in recent memory -- triggering explosions and sending plumesRead more

Delhi chokes on toxic haze despite India’s Diwali fireworks ban

NewDelhi - Muslimchronicle

New Delhi was shrouded in a thick toxic haze Friday after a night of frenzied Diwali fireworks sent the air quality plummeting despite a ban on sale of fireworks aimed at thwarting a repeat of an ‘airpocalypse’. India’s Supreme Court had banned the sale of firecrackers ahead of the Hindu festival of lights to prevent a repeat of last year’sRead more

KSA-wide celebrations lined up for today

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Elaborate arrangements have been made by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s 87th National Day in a grand manner in 17 major cities in the Kingdom. The General Entertainment Authority is a government-sanctioned body based on Vision 2030. The authority looks to develop, promote, regulate and fund a competitive entertainment infrastructure in the Kingdom, partnering with bothRead more

Abu Dhabi police warn against fireworks

Abu Dhabi - Musimchronicle

The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police has launched an awareness campaign to warn residents against risks of using fireworks. The campaign is part of Abu Dhabi Police’s ‘Your Security is Our Happiness’ initiative and is line with its efforts to enhance residents’ awareness of preventive measures to protect them from dangers. Brigadier Salem Homoud Al Bloushi, Director of theRead more

At least 4 killed after explosion at fireworks factory in Portugal

lisbon - Arab Today

An explosion at a fireworks factory in northern Portugal killed at least four people from the same family Tuesday and at least three other workers were missing, emergency services said. Officials from the Civil Protection Service and local police told Portuguese media at the scene there was a huge explosion in the early evening at the family-owned factory in Avoes,Read more

Chinese New Year fireworks bring back hazardous Beijing pollution

Beijing - Arab Today

Residents of China's capital awoke on Saturday to dense, choking smog after many set off a barrage of fireworks overnight to ring in the Lunar New Year, despite limits and public admonitions against such displays in the congested city. The Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau said harmful particulate matter in the air had hit the second-highest level in five yearsRead more

Al Maryah Island welcomes 2017 with fireworks display

Abu dhabi - WAM

Thousands of revellers filled the Al Maryah Island’s waterfront promenade yesterday evening to watch spectacular fireworks display to welcome 2017. The evening was a landmark occasion in Island’s colourful events calendar and was staged through a partnership between Mubadala and Platinum Records, which operates under the umbrella of MBC Group. Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director, Mubadala Real Estate and InfrastructureRead more

Al Majaz Waterfront to celebrate New Year with spectacular firework display

SHARJAH - WAM

Al Majaz Waterfront, one of Sharjah's most popular leisure and tourist destinations, will welcome 2017 with a spectacular firework display, the largest of its kind in the emirate, promising visitors a truly memorable entry into the new year. The visitors will be treated to a 10-minute awe-inspiring show to share joy, hope and good tidings of the next year. TheRead more