Emergency services were called to Allambie Heights Oval at 9.30 on Sunday at the conclusion of a community carols evening.
Police say nine people were injured after one of the fireworks shot into the crowd and struck some of the revellers - including children.
An 11-year-old boy was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital, before being transferred to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead for treatment of burns and a chest injury. An eight-year-old girl was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital with a burned wrist and has since been released. A 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital by his parents for treatment to minor burns and has since been released.Six other people were treated at the scene by NSW Rural Fire Service for minor injuries and left before paramedics and police arrived.
Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command have established a crime scene and SafeWork NSW is investigating.
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