Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears

Boxes of fireworks are shown in a vendor's tent on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Sandy, Utah. Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans or begging for caution. (Rick Bowmer/Associated Press)