With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) encourages Arizonans to leave the fireworks up to the professionals as fire danger remains high and activity persists.
Lingering hot and dry conditions in some areas of the state are the perfect recipe for quick wildfire ignitions. While certain fireworks are legal in the state, they have been known to start wildfires. They pose a threat to the public and our wildland firefighters.
