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15 to 24 (age group)

Coverage of 15 to 24 (age group) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 21:36 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 21:36 UTC
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Office of State Fire Marshalorganization1U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissionorganization1MONROE, La.place1Independence Daytopic1sparklerstopic1fireworks standstopic1
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  • SECURITYJun 30 · 21:36 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    Fire Marshal encourages safe fireworks celebrations ahead of Independence Day

    The Office of State Fire Marshal urges residents to prioritize safety during fireworks celebrations ahead of Independence Day, citing 2025 data showing 15 deaths and 13,000 injuries linked to fireworks. Sparklers, which can reach over 2,000 degrees, accounted for 1,300 injuries, with injuries most common among those aged 15 to 24. The office recommends using fireworks in open areas, avoiding homemade or illegal fireworks, and following label instructions to prevent accidents.