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Cities banning fireworks across OR, CA; record temps, dry conditions put residents on edge

OREGON- Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, many cities in both northern California and Oregon are now banning the use of fireworks, including Portland. With record high temperatures, drought conditions, and steady winds, some people are worried about seeing fires like we saw last September. With the Lava Fire burning over 13,000 acres nearby putting a strain on fire fighting resources, Mt. Shasta Fire announced Monday that the city would prohibit public fireworks sales and displays.  A day later, the city of Yreka followed suit. Etna and Weed in California also announced firework bans today. “Its tough to make that call,” Yreka Mayor Duane Kegg said of choosing to ban fireworks this year. “Right now our resources are really hurting, so if we were to have any other major instances come through the Yreka area, it would greatly impact the safety and well being of our citizens.”

Yreka, Mt. Shasta ban the sale and display of fireworks