Utah Bans Fireworks Amid Wildfire Fears

Park City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Governor Cox just slapped a statewide fireworks ban across Utah to fight wildfire risks, using emergency powers to bypass normal legal limits. While the state forester issued a default ban, cities still get some leeway—some like Salt Lake City and Provo are going full no-fireworks, pushing folks to professional shows, while others like Spanish Fork and Blanding are carving out tiny, supervised zones. Castle Dale’s planning a fire-department-monitored park. Mayors are scrambling to adapt, weighing safety against tradition. The order lasts through the main fireworks season, with a possible…