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Snohomish County fire officials sound alarm on fireworks amid prime fire conditions
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After racing from one fire to another on Thursday night, Snohomish County fire officials are bracing for a potentially dangerous weekend, while warning people to be considerate of prime fire conditions.
"It's becoming tinder box conditions, so whenever you introduce fire into dry vegetation, it's not a good idea. Heed those warnings and red flags," said Peter Mongillo, a spokesperson for Snohomish Fire and Rescue. "If we change the behavior of human beings, then perhaps we can have clean air this summer and forests that aren't on fire."
His plea came less than 24 hours after crews battled several fires in Lake Stevens that were blamed on fireworks on the holiday.
"It looked like a warzone out here, the sounds were just intense with fireworks and bangs," said Mongillo.
READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/snohomish-county-fire-officials-fireworks-amid-prime-fire-conditions/281-90a8428a-fbf0-49e2-9824-d0f823d945af