Fourth of July fireworks spark wildfire worries for WA

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 507

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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State and local fire officials are urging Washingtonians to use caution lighting fireworks this weekend, especially as a statewide drought raises wildfire risks.

Nearly every part of Washington state has outdoor burning restrictions in place, according to the Department of Natural Resources. As of Thursday, fire risks are very high in the Lower Yakima Basin and high in most of eastern Washington. West of the Cascades, the fire risk is moderate after a …

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