Popular 4th of July celebrations pose a risk of wildfire.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Fireworks, bonfires, and barbeques are all common ways to celebrate July Fourth. They each have a shared risk of spreading flames and causing wildfires.
“Currently in the interior in Fairbanks, fire danger is moderate, but we are expecting high throughout the next few days,” said Megan Mitchell, the Fairbanks area prevention technician with the Dept. of Natural Resources. While most of the interior is at moderate risk of fire, the Delta Junction area is seeing a higher level of risk and is currently facing burn suspensions. The risk of fire caused by fireworks also comes from the midnight sun and poor visibility.
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