Drought, fire danger prompt crackdown on fireworks in parts of Minnesota
Sparks could easily trigger wildfires, DNR warns.
July 2, 2021 — 7:28pm
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For fear of fire, there will be far fewer fireworks exploding over parts of Minnesota on this dry July 4th weekend.
With drought widespread and deepening across the state, revelers have been asked to celebrate the holiday without home pyrotechnics that could spark deadly wildfires.
About 11% of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions, with 82% in moderate drought and the rest experiencing abnormally dry conditions, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System.
The areas of most severe drought are several counties along Minnesota's southern border and to the northwest.