As worst drought in century raises July 4 fears, here’s how to enjoy fireworks in Stockton Record news services © CLIFFORD OTO/THE STOCKTON RECORD FILE 2013 Stockton Fire Capt. Tony Moudkis shoots water onto a smoldering fire at M. Calosso & Sons on July 5, 2013, that was ignited by neighborhood fireworks
Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution.
Fireworks already have caused a few small wildfires amid the worst drought in a century, including one started by a child in northern Utah and another in Central California. Last year, a pyrotechnic device designed for a baby’s gender reveal celebration sparked a California blaze that killed a firefighter during a U.S. wildfire season that scor
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