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East Baton Rouge Parish prohibits outdoor burning due to fire danger
By Local Baton Rouge news desk
Residents of East Baton Rouge Parish are prohibited from outdoor burning due to dry weather conditions and elevated fire danger.
The prohibition includes burning leaves, grass, branches, and other yard debris, as well as land-clearing and brush-burning activities.
Some activities are exempt, including agricultural burning, prescribed burning, and cooking fires contained within grills or smokers, as long as they comply with applicable laws and safety requirements.
This brief was written automatically from an official City of Baton Rouge announcement. Read the original announcement.
Original announcement: City of Baton Rouge ↗