Utah Gov. Cox orders July 4 fireworks ban amid devastating wildfires

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Wildfires have become the norm during the dry and hot summers in the West. This year, however, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says, is not like the others. Facing unprecedented fire conditions, fireworks will be restricted across Utah through July 5 under an executive order the governor has signed granting the state forester special powers.

“The default will be no fireworks,” Cox said in a news conference on Thursday surrounded by a few mayors and …

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