July 4th fireworks: What to know about wildfire risk
Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.
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9 developments- Jun 29Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires
- Jul 1July 4th fireworks: What to know about wildfire risk
- Jul 2Only center coverage:How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth
- Jul 2Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4
- Jul 4Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July
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