A man has died in Antwerp, Belgium, after a box of fireworks accidentally exploded in his face
January 1 2002, Cheshire Online, Man dies in fireworks explosion during New Year's celebrations

A faulty indoor firework sparked a fire in a night-club's ducting on Bridge Street, Bolton,
January 1 2002, This is Lancashire,  Firework starts blaze

Arsonists or a stray firework were today being blamed for a blaze at Canvey tip
January 2 2002, This is Essex, Canvey, New Year blaze at island tip

A £50,000 renovation, in Wallington, had just been completed when a stray firework set light to rubbish.
January 2 2002, This is Local London, Firm's new office damaged by fire

The dead were owner Liu Junping; his wife and 13-year-old son; and three female employees. China
January 21 2002, The Journal, Six killed in fireworks explosion

The firework crashed through the glass over the breakfast room, in Stoulton, at about 10pm.
February 5 2002, This is Worcestershire, Apology after firework went through roof

At least nine people were killed when a customer lit a firecracker at a fireworks stand at a mall in China.
February 10 2002, icScotland, Fireworks fire in central China kills at least nine

A child has been killed and seven adults are missing after an explosion at a fireworks factory. China
February 25 2002, icScotland, Fireworks factory blast kills one and seven missing

A fireworks factory has blown up at Carmel in Perth's Hills area on the west coast of Australia,
March 6 2002, ITN News,  Australia, A Fireworks Factory Exploded in Perth's Hill
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A British tourist visiting South America died after a box of smuggled fireworks exploded at her feet
April 10, 2002, Times Online, Tourist died after fireworks exploded on bus

A rocket from a Jubilee firework display is believed to have landed in an empty plastic flowerpot
June 4 2002 BBC News, Firework sets light to butterfly haven

They had been following instructions while lighting fireworks, but one failed to ignite.
June 6 2002, This is Worcester, Battle to save eye of firework victim

Jeep was corroded by firework dust. Cheltenham
June 8 2002,  This is Gloucestershire, Rocket Racket made me cry

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Indonesia today killed 10 people, injured 19
September 21 2002, icScotland, Blast at Indonesian fireworks factory kills 10

14-year-old Stockton boy suffered facial burns when another child threw a blazing firework at him.
October 9 2002, icTeesside, Fireworks ban call

And a pensioner in Hartlepool had a finger blown off by one of the powerful fireworks.
October 9 2002, icTeesside, Fireworks ban call

A large gorse fire which burnt almost two acres of Dartmoor is believed to have been started by a firework,
October 10 2002, This is Devon, Firework Blamed For Gorse Fire

13-year-old almost lost an eye when she was struck in the face by an exploding banger
October 10 2002, Greenock Telegraph Online, Mum calls for firework ban

Last week, a 19-year-old man from Wigan suffered severe burns when a firework exploded in his face
October 12 2002, Manchester Online, Beating Bonfire Night tragedy

Was hit by the firework as she walked with friends to her home in Castle Bromwich
October 12 2002, icBirmingham, Victim's dad in firework ban call

A teenager could be blinded in one eye after a firework blew up in his face. Preston
October 16 2002, Preston Today, Teenager injured in firework blast

A spate of firework incidents including an attack on a house which blew out windows and doors.
October 18 2002, This is Lancashire, Blackpool, Dawn swoop nets fireworks

Two separate fires have erupted in firecracker factories in southern India, killing at least 25 people.
October 24 2002, icScotland, 25 killed in two fireworks factory fires

Roman candle-type firework exploded after it was lit sending a fireball. Manchester
October 25 2002, Manchester Online, Firework scars of party girl

A police spokesman confirmed that it was believed a stray firework had caused the blaze.
October 28 2002, This is Lancashire, Caravan is destroyed in blaze

A rocket he found on the street, in Breightmet, exploded in his hand
October 28 2002, This is Lancashire, Boy in exploding rocket horror

Children playing with fireworks are suspected to have sparked a blaze at in Aspley,
October 29 2002, This is Nottingham, Commodore hit by blaze

It actually exploded on her leg and at first she thought the firework had gone through her leg.  Great Lever
October 30 2002, This is Lancashire, Rocket horror Mum in law plea

The firework John tried to light exploded, ripping his right hand to shreds. Astley
October 31 2002, This is Lancashire, Rocket for bonfire night thugs

Whether a blaze that destroyed a row of shops was caused by children playing with fireworks.
October 31, 2002, BBCi Teletext, Shops face demolition after major blaze

Injured in the right leg when a youth hurled a firework at her in Newton Abbot.
November 2 2002, This is Devon, Teenagers Escape As Firework Explodes

Playing in their bedroom when a lighted rocket firework shot through the window. York
November 4 2002, This is York, Ban sale of fireworks

A severed finger was found in the grounds of a Bury school after a firework exploded in a teenager's hand
November 5 2002, This is Lancashire, Firework blows off boy's finger

The rescue of a mother and baby from their smoke-logged flat was blamed on a stray firework
November 5 2002, This is Lancashire, Arson ruled out in mum and baby fire drama

A deadly firework crashed through a conservatory roof and hit a terrified 10-year-old girl. Lostock Hall
November 5 2002, Preston Today, Rocket blasts through roof

A teenager had his right hand blown off when he picked up a huge display firework. Higher Broughton
November 5 2002, ManchesterOnline, Boy's hand blown off by rocket

A pregnant woman lost her baby after a firework hit her the stomach. Greater Manchester
November 5 2002, ManchesterOnline, Boy's hand blown off by rocket

Burns to his hands caused by a Catherine Wheel exploding at a party in West Road, Hampstead.
November 5 2002, icBirmingham, Yobs 'hell bent' on bonfire mayhem

After a firework blew up in their faces at Windermere Road, Handsworth.
November 5 2002, icBirmingham, Yobs 'hell bent' on bonfire mayhem

A man was injured when a firework inadvertently went into the crowd in Bedlington
November 6, 2002, icNewcastle, Three people were hurt last night in an accident at an organised fireworks display in Northumberland.   

A young man, in Motherwell, injured when a firework exploded in his face
November 6, 2002, Evening Times, Horror as man, 22, is blasted by firework

A female doctor, in Maryhill, was injured when a firework blew up in her garden
November 6, 2002, Evening Times, Horror as man, 22, is blasted by firework

A rocket blew a great hole in his roof.  Horsley
November 7 2002, This is Stroud, Rocket causes chaos

A 16-year-old from Glasgow suffered severe burns to his hand when a rocket he was holding exploded.
November 7, 2002, Evening Times, Eye op delay for firework blast victim

Rocket sent crashing through the dining room window of a house in Maryport
November 8 2002, West Cumberland Times and Star, Is it time to forget the fifth

A firework damaged a window at the residential care home Ainsdale House, Ashton,
November 8 2002, This is Lancashire, Horror of hair fire

property was damaged in Blackpool Road.
November 8 2002, This is Lancashire, Horror of hair fire

People were hiding behind the shelters and shielding themselves from the low flying fireworks. Ilfracombe
November 8 2002, This is Devon, Families Flee From Fireworks Terror

A firework struck her face as she watched an organised display.  Newbury
November 8 2002, NewburyNet, Lions will review PA provision after firework hits young mum's face

Suffered severe burns when a firework shot out of control and landed in her hair. Brighton
November 9 2002, This is Brighton & Hove, Girl, 6, in firework horror

It hit it with enough force to break a neighbour's roof tile and set fire to the felt underneath."
November 11 2002, This is Oxfordshire, Stray firework damages roof

Died after she was knocked to the ground moments after a firework was let off
November 11 2002, icHuddersfield, Death tragedy Two arrested

Two women have undergone surgery in South Yorkshire after a firework exploded in front of them.
November 11 2002, BBC News, Surgery for firework burns victims

12 people suffered burns in a fireworks accident at a display in Holbeach Lincolnshire

November 11 2002, BBC News, Stray firework injures 12

House shook with a rocket coming through my toilet window, which was closed. Sneinton
November 12 2002, This is Nottingham, Rocket attack terror

A firework crashed through her window and set fire to the curtains and carpet.  East Cheshire
November 13 2002, This is Cheshire, Rocket lands in couple's bedroom

Crossed the road instead of the underpass because youths had been letting off fireworks in the subway
November 13 2002, icCheshireOnline, Northwich, Fear of yobs ends in death

3 pubs in Undercliffe were left terrified after a gang threw powerful fireworks through the doors.
November 14 2002, This is Bradford, Terror in pubs as air bombs thrown in

The rocket hit the window in Berrymeade Close with a loud bang at about 10.50pm, Ashstead

November 19 2002, icSurreyOnline, Rocket attack blasts house window

A firework smashed through the roof of a house in Torquay
November 22 2002, This is Devon, Ban anger as rocket smashes through roof

Exploded, leaving both youths with facial injuries and one with burns to his hands.
December 19 2002, Evening Chronicle, Two hurt by firework
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Seven people have been killed and 26 injured after a container of fireworks exploded, Kyrgyz
December 27 2002, icScotland, Market fireworks blast kills seven

A firework damaged her garden furniture after a powerful rocket punched a hole in a heavy table
December 30 2002, icLanarkshire, Greenhills, Firework shock in backyard