Utah eases its default firework ban ahead of Pioneer Day — but restrictions remain

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 467

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Ahead of the Pioneer Day holiday this week, Utah lifted its default personal fireworks ban and returned the authority over restrictions to cities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Monday. However, some caveats will remain, and the state forester will still be allowed to place restrictions in areas facing wildfire risk.

The existing firework restriction maps that municipalities have drawn for their boundaries will prevail from this week on. However, areas of the state that still …

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