America's 250th fireworks party collides with burn-bans

As Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th Independence Day with a predicted spike in backyard fireworks, the risk of wildfires looms large due to severe drought and a heatwave. With large parts of the country under burn bans, the potential for accidental fires has increased significantly. This situation underscores the growing impact of climate change, which is making wildfires more frequent and severe. As fire officials warn about the dangers of even small sparks igniting dry vegetation, the Independence Day celebrations are shadowed by urgent calls for caution.