November 28th 2024.
As people eagerly anticipate the next event, they flip through the pages, scrolling up and down, looking for the next thing to capture their attention. They come across a video of a bar in Athens, Greece, suddenly engulfed in flames. It's a terrifying sight, especially when you consider that it all started from a set of sparklers placed on top of a birthday cake. What was supposed to be a happy celebration turned into a tragic event, leaving several people injured in the upscale neighbourhood of Pangrati.
The footage, which was shared on TikTok, shows a group of people dancing and enjoying themselves, with Christmas decorations hanging from the ceiling. Suddenly, a man holding the birthday cake with a fountain candle lifts it above his head, and as he dances, the sparklers ignite the nearby decorations. Panic ensues as people realize that the flames are quickly spreading above their heads. They frantically search for a way to escape, and some even resort to breaking the bar's windows to flee the horror.
The man carrying the cake, believed to be an employee of the bar, rushes outside to prevent further damage. But the screams of the terrified patrons can still be heard in the background as the decorations come crashing down on top of them. The bar's staff try to put out the flames, but it's too late. Within seconds, most of the ceiling is engulfed in fire. This all took place on a Sunday evening, just before 11pm, sending out a warning ahead of the festive season.
In the UK, the London Fire Brigade is urging people to attend organized fireworks displays instead of hosting their own, after experiencing a six-year high in emergency calls during last year's fireworks season. In 2023, over 2,000 emergency calls were made on Diwali, Halloween, and Bonfire Night, which was a 13% increase from the previous year. Bonfire Night alone saw a 14% spike in calls, making it the busiest for the Brigade since 2016. Even Diwali, a celebration known for its beautiful lights and fireworks, recorded the highest number of 999 calls in 14 years.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner for control, Joanne Smith, commented on the situation, saying, "The period around Diwali, Halloween, and Bonfire Night is always a busy time for us in Control, but last year's surge was unprecedented." It's a reminder for everyone to be cautious and responsible when handling fireworks and other flammable materials during the festive season. Let's all do our part to prevent any more tragic incidents like the one that occurred in Athens.
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