Utah Cities Expand July 4 Fireworks Bans as Wildfire Risk Spurs Full Prohibitions in 7 Areas
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Updated · KUTV 2News · Jun 23
Utah Cities Expand July 4 Fireworks Bans as Wildfire Risk Spurs Full Prohibitions in 7 Areas
3 articles · Updated · KUTV 2News · Jun 23
Summary
Several Utah cities and counties widened fireworks bans ahead of Independence Day, with complete prohibitions now in Springdale, Stockton, Rich County and its incorporated towns, Monticello, Plymouth, Diamond Valley and Crescent Junction.
Dry conditions and elevated wildfire danger drove the restrictions, with Ogden enforcing Level Orange fire rules that bar fireworks and open flames in the east bench, river corridors and along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
Lehi, Provo, St. George, Millcreek and Salt Lake County limited fireworks in foothills, watersheds, dry washes and other high-risk terrain, including buffers within 200 feet of natural areas.
Lindon and Richfield stopped short of citywide bans but urged residents to skip consumer fireworks and rely on professional displays as Utah heads into the July 4 holiday under heightened fire concerns.