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What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Sarah Raza | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about fireworks restrictions and wildfire risks are available through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Wildfires are currently raging across the western United States.
As the nation prepares for Fourth of July celebrations, concerns about wildfires are growing. Wildfires are currently raging across the western United States.
In response to the extreme wildfire risk, some states are taking action to restrict fireworks. Utah has banned personal fireworks displays, and other states are also taking measures. Governors in Colorado and New Mexico are among those addressing the issue.
Further details about fireworks restrictions and wildfire risks are available through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Readers can visit the source for more information on the topic.
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Category: safety Published: July 3, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? As the nation prepares for Fourth of July celebrations, concerns about wildfires are growing. Wildfires are currently raging across the western United States. In response to the extreme wildfire…
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