State officials ask Utahns to curb fireworks over 4th of July holiday

State officials ask Utahns to curb fireworks over 4th of July holiday

State officials ask Utahns to curb fireworks over 4th of July holiday mps-post Thu, 07/02/2026 - 05:00 Image (Utah News Connection) Audio file In response to a deadly string of wildfires across Utah in recent weeks, state officials have announced a statewide ban on most fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.Governor Spencer Cox said the move is aimed at reducing the risk of new human-caused fires during one of the busiest outdoor…