AXIOS (Herb Scribner) - Why this July 4 weekend is a wildfire tinderbox
Extreme heat , drought and dangerous fire weather are raising wildfire risks across the U.S. West heading into the July 4 weekend. Why it matters: Millions of Americans celebrating Independence Day face fireworks restrictions as officials warn that a single spark could ignite fast-moving wildfires in areas already strained by extreme heat and drought. - Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect in parts of Utah and Colorado due to massive blazes in those states. Driving the news: "Dangerous, record-breaking heat " continues across the central and eastern U.S., with the most intense heat shifting east through Independence Day weekend, the National Weather Service warns . - Heat indexes of up to 115°F are possible, and temperatures …