'It's what everyone fears on New Year's:' fireworks cause Ascension Parish house fire

PRAIRIEVILLE - One family is now left without a home after New Year's Eve fireworks set their house on fire Tuesday night. The Seventh District Fire Department called the home a total loss.Homeowner Tyler Aucoin said he is thankful because the fire could have been worse."It's what everyone fears on New Year's and the Fourth of July. Everyone's popping fireworks, everyone's trying to be safe," Aucoin said.The fire started Tuesday night after the family put the children to bed. Aucoin said he sme