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Wildfire experts urge skipping fireworks this July 4th amid extreme conditions

July 2, 2021 iStock/Weedezign (LOS ANGELES) Wildfire scientists and fire officials are pleading with people to forego fireworks this Fourth of July, as unprecedented heat waves and drought conditions have elevated fire risk in the western United States. In an open letter published this week in The Conversation, an online publication for academics and researchers, more than 150 scientists said they are “gravely concerned about the potential for humans to accidentally start fires” in the West, as extreme heat, record-setting drought and dry vegetation are “setting the stage for widespread fire activity.” “We urge people to skip the fireworks this July 4th and to avoid other activities that could start an unintentional wildfire,” the letter stated. “This will be critical for a safe Independence Day holiday, good practice for the rest of the fire season, and one way we can adapt to more safely live in increasingly flammable landscapes.”

Idaho could be at significant fire risk through September

Idaho could be at significant fire risk through September With over 80% of the state in a drought, according to National Interagency Fire Center, Idaho is already in peak fire season conditions. Author: Andrew Baertlein Updated: 7:43 PM MDT July 1, 2021 BOISE, Idaho Idaho’s drought conditions have led the Gem State to be at an above-normal risk for significant fires, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. In a news conference on Thursday morning, the NIFC predicted that the increased fire risk will last through September, peaking in July and August. The news conference included officials from the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forrest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and Idaho Firewise.

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