U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people in the drought-stricken Southwest to forgo the fireworks this July Fourth.
A sign warns that fire danger is high in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains that border Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, June 30, 2023. U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people to use glow sticks and cans of aerosol party string as alternatives to fireworks, but some environmentalists say the string is difficult to clean up and should not be used out in nature. Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S.
“These are alternatives for children and young people to do in lieu of fireworks in their neighborhood or on their property. That way we’d like to keep things contained to your property and your neighborhood,” said George Ducker, a spokesman for the State Forestry Division. “We’re certainly not advocating folks go out into the forest and, you know, shoot off Silly String.
Towns in Massachusetts and Alabama also have adopted ordinances restricting the use of the string, pointing to problems during special events. In one New York town, firefighters who participated in a parade complained that the string was damaging the paint on their trucks. Some consumer product sites say party string is not biodegradable. While many cans are labeled as non-toxic, the string can damage vinyl surfaces or the clear coat on vehicles.
The bottom line for state and federal forest managers is to prevent human-caused wildfires, Ducker said.
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