In a widely cited 2018 awareness campaign, Spencer asked DC Fire and EMS to share photos of his hands after a mortar exploded while he held it above his head.
Safety campaigns frequently leverage victim accounts to underscore the "explosive" nature of fireworks: Fireworks Injury Victim Shares Photos Of Injuries
A man in his 30s lost his leg during Chinese New Year celebrations when a firework exploded near him. He was treated at Segamat Hospital . In a widely cited 2018 awareness campaign, Spencer
Illegal fireworks injured two young girls, ages 12 and 14, at Bright Park. They were rushed to the Children's Hospital at Westmead . The Role of Graphic Photo Sharing Illegal fireworks injured two young girls, ages 12
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 655 fireworks-related injuries between December 2025 and January 2026. At least 19 victims , 11 of whom were minors, required amputations of hands or fingers .