Firework bans for Fourth of July...
Recent dry weather paired with the high risk for wildfires has led to firework bans for Fourth of July celebrations across the western United States.
Dry weather since April has caused the entire West Coast to return to conditions that are at least abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
"The recent dry weather coupled with dried out or dead vegetation leads to a scenario that will make the use of fireworks very dangerous over the upcoming holiday weekend," AccuWeather Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said.
Fans at O.co Coliseum watch a fireworks show after a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Washington, numerous cities, including Seattle, Spokane and Olympia, have been issued a firework ban or restriction, according to the Fire Protection Bureau.
A fireworks ban means that the sale and/or discharge of fireworks is prohibited for a specified time period.
In Oregon, fireworks are not allowed along state beaches and at all state and national parks, according to The Oregonian.
In California, a ban is in place in the town of Salinas, according to KSBW as well as portions of Sacramento County, according to KCRA.
Read more http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/fourth-of-july-fireworks-bans-western-us-drought-wildfire-dry-conditions/58470143
Comments
Post a Comment