An American tradition will be missing in cities across the West this 4th of July due to the extreme weather
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As the West deals with a historic drought, officials in some cities are banning fireworks to help prevent more wildfires.
The pandemic shuttered most of the July 4 celebrations last year as people stayed home to stop the spread of Covid-19. Thanks mostly to vaccinations, restrictions have been loosened this year -- with expectations that a traditional Independence Day with parades, picnics and fireworks would offer a glimpse of the pre-pandemic life. But in the West, the danger posed by a historic drought and extreme temperatures will impact how people will be able to celebrate the Fourth.More Related News