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Why this July 4 weekend is a wildfire tinderbox

Extreme heat , drought and dangerous fire weather are raising wildfire risks across the U.S. West heading into the July 4 weekend. Why it matters: Millions of Americans celebrating Independence Day face fireworks restrictions as officials warn that a single spark could ignite fast-moving wildfires in areas already strained by extreme heat and drought. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect in parts of Utah and Colorado due to massive blazes in those states. Driving the news: "Dangerous, reco…

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AxiosCenter·2h ago
Why this July 4 weekend is a wildfire tinderbox
Extreme heat , drought and dangerous fire weather are raising wildfire risks across the U.S. West heading into the July 4 weekend. Why it matters: Millions of Americans celebrating Independence Day face fireworks restrictions as officials warn that a single spark could ignite fast-moving wildfires in areas already strained by extreme heat and drought. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect in parts of Utah and Colorado due to massive blazes in those states. Driving the news: "Dangerous, reco…
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