America's 250th fireworks party collides with burn-bans
Data: U.S. Drought Monitor ; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Firework associations expect a massive boom in backyard fireworks this July 4, a surge that collides with dry conditions and a blistering heatwave that could drastically increase the risk of fires. Why it matters: Climate change is increasing the likelihood and severity of wildfires, and large chunks of the U.S. are under burn bans because of severe drought. What they're saying: "It only takes one small spark landing in dry vegetation u…



