With heightened fire danger due to low humidity and high winds, officials are urging residents to refrain from using fireworks for their New Year’s celebration.
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“It’s critical this year, especially with the weather conditions that we have. We have higher-than-average temperatures. We have winds predicted to last throughout tonight and into tomorrow, and we have a very low relative humidity along with dry fuel. That is a combination of volatile fire conditions,” said L.A. County Fire Captain Sheila Kelliher-Berkoh.
Not only do fireworks pose fire and safety risks, but they are also illegal in the city of Los Angeles and most areas of L.A. County , potentially leading to hefty fines and even arrest…