Gov. Spencer Cox announced Monday updated fireworks guidance for the upcoming Pioneer Day holiday, returning primary authority over fireworks restrictions to municipalities while preserving the ability to impose additional restrictions in communities where wildfire conditions remain dangerous. “We are still asking Utahns to use good judgment,” says Gov. Cox. “If you live in an area that remains dry or windy, consider skipping fireworks altogether or attending a community fireworks show instead. Our firefighters have carried an incredible burden this summer, and every preventable fire matters.” Fireworks remain prohibited on all federal lands and state and unincorporated lands. Utahns are encouraged to check their city’s fireworks maps. Never use fireworks in restricted areas or near dry vegetation. Updated restrictions and maps will be available through local cities and the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.
