Gusty winds, dry conditions raise fire concerns ahead of Fourth of July in Columbia Basin
Fireworks erupt over Moses Lake during a previous Fourth of July celebration. The National Weather Service Spokane is saying the holiday weekend will bring high gusts, hot weather and dry conditions.
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MOSES LAKE — Dry conditions, gusty winds and rising temperatures are expected to increase wildfire danger across Grant and Adams counties over the Fourth of July weekend, prompting warnings from forecasters and local officials for residents to use extreme caution with fireworks and other potential ignition sources.
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