It was a hot, humid night at the lakefront. Even with the sun down, the heat was oppressive. But while the fireworks were dazzling above, I was distracted from the discomfort.
I love the tradition of 4th of July fireworks. I love the celebration, the simplicity of sitting outside on a summer night and being entertained by spectacular explosions in the sky.
Unfortunately, some people weren't able to enjoy the Independence Day tradition. Drought conditions in southeastern Wisconsin prompted some communities to cancel their 4th of July fireworks displays altogether. Some had to halt the fireworks when burning embers ignited fires.
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
While some fireworks displays were canceled Wednesday night because of hot and dry conditions, a couple of communities were forced to stop their fireworks in the middle of the shows because of grass fires.
In Oak Creek, fireworks were stopped when a grass fire erupted in the 1200 block of E. Ryan Road.
And in Waukesha, the display was halted shortly before 10 p.m. because of fires from falling embers and sparks that landed on the grounds of Crites Field, said a police dispatcher.
How bad were these fires? "[A] grass fire erupted" sounds pretty intense.
It doesn't sound like it was a little smoldering area easily stomped out.
The article doesn't elaborate.
What really happened?
More information, please.
I'm glad I was able to enjoy fireworks on this 4th of July. The show went off without a hitch.
One thing that was great about this year: I didn't have to use any mosquito repellent and didn't get any bites. Zero.
It's too bad the trade-off for a mosquito-free summer is drought.
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