Many cities in Yakima County prohibit using fireworks to help lessen firework fires and injuries. The wind, higher temperatures, and fireworks could be a dangerous combination if people aren't careful.
"We prepare for this weekend not just a few weeks before this holiday weekend, but we do our training year round," said City of Yakima Fire Department Chief Aaron Markham.
Even with year-round training, Chief Markham said he's worried about the number of fires that may start from the unusually high temperatures.
"With the possibility of increasing the fires that can be prevented,it just adds to the call volume and the stress on our firefighters," said Markham.
With fire crews already so busy, getting the rest they need to fully prepare may be harder than usual.