Why is Baton Rouge intentionally setting parks on fire? To help stop flooding. The Citizen 4 years ago Baton Rouge’s parks and recreation system is using fire to fight water. Source: New feed Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X There aren't enough life guards to open Liberty Lagoon in Baton Rouge this weekend, BREC saysDateMay 22, 2025In relation toPlattenvilleBody of male found inside of burning Baton Rouge house, Baton Rouge Fire Department saysDateJuly 19, 2020In relation toPlattenvilleFire at vacant house on Stearns Street was an arson, Baton Rouge fire department saysDateJuly 11, 2021In relation toPlattenville