Some forest officials in the drought-hit Southwest are urging people to swap their fireworks this Fourth of July for glow sticks, noisemakers and Silly String.
U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people in the drought-stricken Southwest to forgo the fireworks this July Fourth, suggesting instead that cans of red, white and blue Silly String could be used to celebrate.
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As the Fourth of July approaches, U.S. Forest Service managers in drought-stricken regions of the southwest are advising people to forgo fireworks and opt for safer alternatives.
As Americans gather to celebrate Independence Day, hot and dry conditions across much of the country are prompting fears that fireworks could spark wildfires — and some cities are even opting to replace traditional displays with drone light shows.