East Baton Rouge Parish prohibits personal fireworks at New Years. By contrast, Ascension, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Tangipahoa West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana parishes allow them, though many municipalities within those parishes do not.

B - Brace your product: Use bricks on either side of the fireworks to keep them stable and ensure they point away from the audience if they tip over. D - Distance: Maintain at least 50 feet between ground-based fireworks and the audience, and 150 feet for aerial products.

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As residents prepare for New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding the public about safety precautions to prevent injuries and deaths.