"The dry summers we've experienced the past several years have created a high risk of wildfire and resulted in show cancellations." "We know that many look forward to celebrating with fireworks however, the fallout from a typical July 4 fireworks show poses a significant wildfire risk," they wrote. In a post on the Castle Rock website, officials highlighted the environmental impact that pyrotechnics can have. Castle Rock and Lakewood are also going firework-free, reports CBS Colorado. "While the show is going to be a bit different, it promises to be a fantastic show that aligns with our Sustainability, Equity and Resilience Framework."īoulder is just one of several communities in Colorado that plan to have drone shows to celebrate America's independence. "The shift from traditional fireworks to drones was not an easy decision and based on a number of factors, including increased fire danger fueled by climate change," they wrote. This risk of future is what prompted Boulder officials to announce the switch to drones on Facebook. Of these, 85,000 properties will face at least a "moderate" risk -or having up to a 6% chance- of experiencing a wildfire during the next 30 years. A report, published in 2022, found that nearly 1 million properties -or 40% of the state's total- will have some wildfire risk through 2052. Colorado also faces an increased threat of wildfires in the next 30 years, according to research from the nonprofit First Street Foundation.
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