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The celebration will span nine days and take place in over 10 cities, from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, B.C
Skagit County will also see funds from the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Board.
The watch is issued when there’s the possibility of “critical” fire conditions like warm temperatures, low humidity and strong gusty winds.
Residents are reminded to practice heat safety by staying hydrated, not to grill near dry vegetation and to never leave people or pets in a locked vehicle.
This Fourth of July, have fun, stay safe, and consider the impact your celebrations may have on your neighbors, your community, and the air we all share.
Ideal weather conditions for wildfires prompted the ban ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
As of this year, the updated laws include sky lanterns that are anchored by a string or cord.
As the days get longer, hotter and drier, foliage begins to dry out. Those drier conditions, along with the summer campfires and lightning strikes, are a tinderbox for wildfires.
The funds will go toward hundreds of green-energy projects throughout Washington from electric school buses to solar and heat pump installations and energy credits.
As part of an inter-regional agreement, officials in Washington and nearby Canadian provinces can request or send assistance in the event of a forest fire.