Some cities opt out of Gov. Cox’s statewide fireworks ban, but most keep it in place

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 1,730

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Citing dire wildfire conditions across the state, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox last week sent a strong message of caution to Utahns when he issued an executive order enacting a statewide fireworks ban through July 5.

The order set a sweeping “default” ban that prohibited personal fireworks across the state, “but every mayor with every fire warden in the state can decide where fireworks are OK,” the governor said, encouraging cities to designate …

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