Tag: fireworks
822 persons in Colombia injured by December fireworks
In December, 822 people were hurt by fireworks in Colombia, according to the National Health...
Colombia kicks off Christmas with fireworks
Colombia’s capital city of Bogota is set to start the holiday season off with a boom with its annual fireworks show on December 7 with a slew of Christmas lights, displays and parades. Bogota’s tallest building, the...
Shakira plays with fire
Colombian singing sensation Shakira has been caught on camera ringing in the New Year with illegal fireworks, reports Colombian magazine Cromos. The dimunitive popstar was filmed playing with the famous “butterfly...
203 Colombians injured by fireworks this month
Colombia’s National Health Institute confirmed Friday that 203 people have been injured by fireworks so far this month, reported news station Noticias Uno. Colombia has already seen a 5.1% increase in burn victims in the...
Antioquia plans for safe holiday season
Over 5,000 military and police are prepared to provide extra security in Antioquia to make it a safe place for locals and tourists over the holiday season, Medellin newspaper El Mundo reports. Antioquia police commander Colonel...
