India, Oct. 22 -- New Delhi

As many as 325 burn injuries were reported on Diwali and its eve at Delhi's major hospitals of Safdarjung, AIIMS, GTB, Lok Nayak and RML, according to data shared by the hospitals. Of these, around 270 were injuries caused by firecrackers, according to the hospitals.

Safdarjung Hospital, which has the largest burn unit in the country, recorded 129 burn injuries, of which 108 were attributed to firecrackers, and 11 to oil lamps, among others. The hospital said that 111 minor burns were treated at the out-patient department (OPD), while 18 patients with major burns were admitted.

The main difference between minor and major burns is the depth and extent of the damage. Minor burns are typically first-degree (or ...