New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany turned deadly as five individuals lost their lives due to accidents involving powerful fireworks. Police reported that a police officer was seriously injured and thirty others sustained injuries, with significant detentions occurring overnight in Berlin. The incidents have reignited discussions around the regulation of fireworks, following a trend of injuries and fatalities during festive periods. Victims included individuals who improperly handled fireworks or attempted to create their own devices, highlighting the dangers associated with illegal pyrotechnics.