A 16-year-old boy died after a firecracker explosion caused the slab of a shop in Malvani, Malad, to collapse on Monday night. The fire was extinguished within 40 minutes. The incident comes amid concerns over firecracker safety and violations of the 10 pm deadline across Mumbai

From cooling burns and treating smoke inhalation to protecting your eyes and ears from firecrackers, a surgeon explains the essential first-aid measures, common mistakes to avoid and when to seek immediate medical attention