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Super Yolanda

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A Super Yolanda firework

Super Yolanda is a type of firecracker released in December 2013. It is named after Typhoon Haiyan, known as Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines.[1][2]

Legality

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In the Philippines, Super Yolanda is included on the list of dangerous firecrackers, according to the Department of Health.[3] Super Yolanda is now illegal in the country.[4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. Placido, Dharel. "'Super Yolanda,' 'Goodbye Napoles' now illegal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  2. "'Yolanda' firecracker victim loses hand; fireworks injuries breach 100". GMA News Online. 27 December 2013.
  3. Bacani, Louis (December 27, 2013). "Boy loses right hand due to 'Super Yolanda' firecracker". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  4. "'Super Yolanda' claims first victim; fireworks injuries rise to 140". ABS-CBN Corporation. 2013-12-27. Archived from the original on 2022-03-12.
  5. Sabillo, Kristine Angeli (December 27, 2013). "Police seize, destroy 'Super Yolanda', 'Napoles'". INQUIRER.net.