Skip Fireworks This Fourth

North Carolina’s State Fire Marshal is sounding the alarm for Fourth of July—skip backyard fireworks this year. With the state in a severe drought, dry conditions could turn a single spark into a wildfire. Fire Marshal Brian Taylor warns that injuries are common, but this year’s drought makes the risk far worse, threatening homes and communities. Stay safe: attend professional displays, follow burn bans, keep kids away from fireworks, and call 911 if you see fire. Celebrate smartly, protect your neighbors, and let the professionals handle the pyrotechnics. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c807c3fbee8985aa