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As Climate Change Dries Out the West, Fourth of July Fireworks Spark Increased Wildfire Risk

Inside Climate News · By Kiley Price · last updated
Fireworks ignite tens of thousands of wildfires across the U.S. each year.

By Kiley Price

In two days, fireworks will blast skyward in states across the U.S., painting the night with vibrant blue, red and gold sparks to celebrate Independence Day. 

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