Lighting fireworks on dry grassland could spell disaster.

When faced with a sign explicitly forbidding fireworks and a load of dry, flammable grass, most people would think twice before setting off firecrackers. However, a post shared on the r/Sacramento subreddit displayed just how thoughtless some people can be. 

One frustrated Redditor shared pictures of the scene they stumbled on by the Watt Avenue Bridge in Sacramento. 

"Fireworks only a few feet away from tall dry brush…There are signs everywhere stating no fireworks," they explained.

They also highlighted that the weather at that time of the year made the river banks exceptionally dry and that grass fires had already been breaking out in the city. CBS News reported that grass fires caused evacuations and home destruction in Sacramento, making these actions even more troubling.

Wildfires are a major concern, especially with rising temperatures. With the memory of the devastation of the Southern California wildfires in January, it seems extra careless to risk lives and potentially damage homes and businesses for a few fireworks.

The Redditor posted a picture of two deer in the brush and added, "There is wildlife in the area that will be impacted."

It's no secret that fireworks cause distress for pets, but the impact on wild animals could be even greater. 

The MIT Press Reader shared how fireworks can cause devastation to wildlife, detailing how birds often flee at the sound of fireworks, getting disoriented and lost, or even dying from fright. Animals may bolt from their habitats, leaving babies behind, who sadly die of starvation or dehydration.

If a wildfire were to break out because of fireworks, countless animals would lose habitats and be put at risk.

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The Redditor concluded their post with a simple piece of advice: "Please think next time before being reckless."

The internet was understandably frustrated at the dangerous use of fireworks in a flammable environment.

One Reddit user sarcastically quipped, "What could possibly go wrong?"

Another commented, "This is not surprising, as I've seen everyone from neighbors to complete strangers show no regard for our planet for decades. Be the change you want to see."

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