Utah imposes statewide fireworks ban amid historic wildfire danger

Gov. Spencer Cox issued a temporary statewide fireworks ban due to extreme wildfire conditions, allowing cities to designate permitted zones. The order covers the Independence Day window (July 2–5) and could apply to the Pioneer Day window later, with some cities like Provo and Salt Lake City planning full bans while others may permit designated areas. Officials urge attending professional displays as wildfires scorch the state, burning tens to over 100,000 acres this year and driving up suppression costs.