A study conducted in South Africa has shown that seabirds and seals change their behavior in response to fireworks.

While fireworks can be legally purchased statewide until July 6, many cities and agencies impose tight restrictions on their sale and use to prevent the risk of accidental fires, injuries and ...

AND AROUND BOURBON STREET. ALSO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BARRIERS IN THAT AREA. NOW LET’S GET TO FIREWORKS. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY OFFICIALS SAY THEY SEE AN INFLUX OF CALLS ON NIGHTS LIKE NEW YEAR’S EVE.