Residents in many areas were prohibited from lighting off fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend, due to the heightened risk of fire. Published on July 3, 2014 in Restrictions placed on Fourth of July fireworks in areas experiencing droughtFull resolution (500 × 332) Residents in many areas were prohibited from lighting off fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend, due to the heightened risk of fire. Residents in many areas were prohibited from lighting off fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend, due to the heightened risk of fire.