Western heat wave ahead of 4th of July fireworks raises wildfire concerns
RENO, Nev. — Extremely hot and dry conditions forecast across much of the West through July 4 are raising concerns about wildfires and fireworks dangers, including in Salt Lake City, where officials are replacing their traditional explosive show with a drone light show. .An unusually wet winter and spring have allowed the return of live fireworks shows in some other areas that have canceled them in recent years due to drought, including parts of Nevada, California and Arizona.But wildfire risks are rising with triple-digit temperatures forecast this weekend — up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius) in Phoenix, where a…
