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New Year's fireworks: Why officials want you to rethink them this year

RETHING FIREWORKS! Georgia fire officials are urging residents to avoid backyard fireworks this New Year's Eve due to high winds and low humidity ...

No rain, dry grasses raise wildfire risk ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks in Houston

A lack of rain and parched vegetation across Southeast Texas could make wildfires spread more quickly, especially amid holiday fireworks.