Fire officials say use of fireworks amid state’s prime fire conditions is ‘disheartening’

Snohomish Fire and Rescue responded to several fires on the Fourth of July, many of which were blamed on fireworks.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — After racing from one fire to another on Thursday night, Snohomish County fire officials are bracing for a potentially dangerous weekend, while warning people to be considerate of prime fire conditions.

“It’s becoming tinder box conditions, so whenever you introduce fire into dry vegetation, it’s not a good idea. Heed those warnings and red flags,” said Peter Mongillo, a spokesperson for Snohomish Fire and Rescue. “If we change the behavior of human beings, then perhaps we can have clean air this summer

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