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US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast

Headline from The Hill, from the development of Jul 1, 2023

Newest development Jul 2, 2023 · 3 reportsFourth of July fire danger sees Forest Service suggest Silly String over fireworks; environmentalists disagree

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken Southwes…

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    US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Fourth of July fire danger sees Forest Service suggest Silly String over fireworks; environmentalists disagree

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  1. The Hill

    US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken Southwes…

  2. Washington Times

    U.S. forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.”

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast

  4. Fox News

    Fourth of July fire danger sees Forest Service suggest Silly String over fireworks; environmentalists disagree (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Fire danger fears have led the U.S. Forest Service to urge revelers to trade fireworks for options like Silly String, but environmentalists say messy toy also a hazard

  5. The Daily Caller

    US Forest Managers Suggest Swapping Fireworks With Silly String To Celebrate Fourth Of July, Citing Wildfire Danger (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The U.S. Forest Service advised the public to replace fireworks with Silly String to celebrate July 4 to reduce the risk of wildfires, per a press release.

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