Fourth of July

Wildfire danger ‘abnormally high’ as Fourth of July approaches

BY: - June 30, 2023

With much of Washington parched after an unusually dry spring, state officials are warning people to think twice before setting off fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. “We urge people to first use alternatives, safe alternatives that don’t involve fireworks,” said state Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz. “But with fireworks involved, please make sure you’re […]