Caseldine 6 NHW wishes all our residents a Happy and Safe
New Year!
In particular, please do not be tempted to play with
fireworks or any type of explosives this New Year’s Eve (or at any time for that matter). If you want to see
fireworks, please attend a professionally organised event such as in the CBD.
Many local residents would have heard the sound of an
explosion at about 7.50 am this morning (31 Dec).
Media reports indicate that a man is likely to have a hand
amputated after chemicals exploded at a Hamilton Road home in Chermside West
where he was apparently trying to build a rocket based on YouTube videos.
The victim was rushed to hospital with major hand and leg
injuries, including a compound leg fracture and the possibility that his hand
may need amputating as well as abrasive injuries to his chest and abdomen.
Fortunately, a young boy and an elderly man who were also in
the home at the time were not seriously injured.
From initial media reports it sounds like the consequences
of this event could have been much more serious.
As a Senior Operations Supervisor with Queensland Ambulance
was quoted saying in a Courier Mail online article today:
“At this time of year it’s a pertinent warning, don’t be
playing with chemicals, mixing chemicals, even just your household chemicals
can cause significant injuries from explosion and detonation.”
This comes just one day after the state government warned
Queenslanders about illegal fireworks.
Natural Resources Minister and Member for Stafford Dr
Anthony Lynham said sticking to the organised and legal public fireworks
display is the safest way to ensure your New Year’s Eve doesn’t end up being a
night to forget.
Anyone caught illegally using or possessing fireworks can be
prosecuted, with severe penalties up to a maximum $53,380 fine or six months
imprisonment.
So please, enjoy your New Year’s Eve but stay safe doing so.
