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Did New Year's fireworks increase air pollution? Here's what the data shows for Louisiana cities.

Nine air quality warnings were issued across New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas due to fine particle levels from fireworks, reaching up to three times the federal short-term exposure limit.

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While ringing in 2026, fine particle levels potentially left from exploding fireworks spiked in these locations.

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Did New Year's fireworks increase air pollution? Here's what the data shows for Louisiana cities.

While ringing in 2026, fine particle levels potentially left from exploding fireworks spiked in these locations.

·Baton Rouge, United States
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The Advocate broke the news in Baton Rouge, United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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