Drought rains on the parade: July Fourth fireworks canceled in Boerne, delayed in Fredericksburg
The city of Boerne has canceled its fireworks display due to drought conditions and a risk of wildfires. Fredericksburg has postponed its fireworks show due to drought and staffing issues.Families and friends celebrating Independence Day on Monday may be less than thrilled about what the dry Hill Country area has to offer in terms of fireworks.due to dry weather conditions and the increased potential for wildfires.
“We do not make this decision lightly,” Boerne spokesman Chris Shadrock said. “We know many people in our community look forward to this event each year, but we must continue to prioritize public safety, and reducing the risk of fire is paramount.”
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