Study sheds more light on link between Independence Day and wildfires

Boise State Public Radio News | By Murphy Woodhouse

Published September 12, 2023 at 6:26 PM MDT

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A map visualizing the geographic distribution of fireworks-started blazes over roughly four decades.

It’s no surprise to residents of our region that the 4th of July brings serious risk of human-caused wildfires. But a new paper has some interesting findings on the risk on days leading up to the holiday and after, as well as how the day on which the holiday falls impacts fire frequency.

It’s no surprise to residents of our region that the 4th of July brings serious risk of human-caused wildfires. But a new paper has some interesting findings on the risk on days leading up to the holiday and after, as well as how the day on which the holiday falls impacts fire frequency.