U.S. Forestry Service

With the worsening drought conditions and no significant accumulation of rain in the long-range forecast, the Alabama Forestry Commission has now placed all counties across the state under a Fire Danger Advisory.

U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people in the drought-stricken Southwest to forgo the fireworks this July Fourth. The agency is suggesting instead that cans of red, white and blue Silly String could be used to celebrate. The problem? Environmentalists say the aerosol party streamers are packed with chemicals and cleanup isn't easy.Also--In one Alabama town, Silly String is reportedly illegal.

The U.S. Forest Service says it will soon send the Alabama Forestry Commission a bill for $5.1 million due to unsubstantiated spending from a federal…