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Fireworks and Beach Trash This July | Seattle News
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, Washington’s fire crews are warning: fireworks = wildfire risk. Dry conditions across the state, especially in the Lower Yakima Basin and eastern Washington, mean even a spark can ignite a disaster. Last year, fireworks sparked 79 fires — half in western Washington — including the massive Bear Gulch Fire that burned 20,000 acres. Officials urge folks to leave big displays to pros and stay vigilant if lighting your own — no fireworks allowed on forest lands, parks, or in many cities, with fines up to $99. If you do go, have water or a hose ready and…
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