A video clip of Mirna, a victim of helium balloons, was circulated on social media, who was exposed to a helium balloon explosion while carrying her birthday cake, which resulted in burns to her face.
Muhammad Ismail said, during a telephone conversation with the media, Azza Mustafa, on the “Tahrir Hall” program broadcast on the “Sada Al-Balad” satellite channel today, Wednesday. His sister had a fire in her face because of helium balloons that exploded in her face.
He added that his sister is still in hospital, suffering from second-degree burns. Noting that his sister has been in the hospital since last Wednesday.
Request from Azza Mustafa
He explained that he did not yet have information that helium gas was the cause of the explosion that occurred in Mirna’s face. Pointing out that he was not present at Christmas, and it was only his sister and his mother.
And he directed a request to the media, Azza Mustafa, not to show the video again. Explaining that they did not publish the video and do not know who is responsible for spreading it in this way in search of trends.
Children’s Toys Division Commentary
For his part, Mohamed Hassan Wakeel, Stationery and Children’s Toys Division of the Chamber of Commerce, warned Egyptians against helium balloons. Explaining that helium is an inert gas that is flammable if it comes close to a fire.
He explained in a phone call to the program that helium and spray used in parties and events are flammable if they come close to a source of fire. Noting that it is better to be in open or closed areas away from fire.
