It's not uncommon for communities to postpone or cancel fireworks shows because of drought conditions, but this year, the practice is more prevalent.
From Utah to Indiana, state and local officials are eschewing annual displays to avoid triggering more wildfires. Western states especially are exercising extreme caution, as crews continue to battle the aggressive blazes that have burned through thousands of acres and hundreds of homes.
On June 14, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper issued a statewide ban forbidding the private use of pyrotechnics. Meanwhile, more than 30 cities and counties across Colorado have shelved municipal fireworks displays. Fort Collins, located a few miles from the High Park Fire that has burned more than 87,000 acres, is among the cities opting for live music and other, less combustible, festivities this year.
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