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Much of the state is now in an agricultural drought and it's affecting more than just farmers. Fear of fire has caused several towns to postpone their fireworks displays but others are taking extra precautions, so the show can go on. What could be better than an instant pool on a day like today? But Wallingford firefighters aren't going for a swim. They're shooting 10,000 gallons of water over a dry field as a safety precaution for tonight's fireworks display. And that's not all... Lt. Richard Heidgerd, Wallingford Fire Dept.: "We're gonna have two engine companies. One here and one in the neighborhood right adjacent to us, and of course we have medical protection as well. The artists working on tonight's show say with a half ton of bombs bursting in air, safety is a top concern. John Turgeon, Telstar: "It's so dry, if it burns in this area it's fine. the fire dept.'s gonna take care of wetting everything down, outside perimeters for us. 51:26) The season's dry conditions have also caused problems for homeowners trying to keep their lawns and flowerbeds healthy. Tom Williams, West Haven: "It's been pretty hot and dry and with the south facing exposure, this part is worse than our back." At the M&M Farm Store in Milford, they say the agricultural drought has delayed local harvests. Olga Reis, M&M Farms: "Squash, lettuce tomatoes. We haven't been getting everything that we want but we get it from our other markets." And experts say exercise or outdoor activity, no matter what kind of shape you're in, is risky on a day like today, even by the beach where it's supposed to be cooler.
Ned: "Are you having any luck beating the heat?" Sunday temperatures could reach into the triple digits. ©1999 WTNH/WTNH-DT |
Hot and dry conditions cover state