Centerville Prepares for Safer Fourth | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Centerville’s Fourth of July is turning up the heat on safety after last year’s firework chaos—when a rogue spark sent injuries flying and derailed the fun. This year, police are on high alert, especially targeting teen groups linked to similar “takeovers” in other towns. With personal fireworks banned statewide and only the official show legal, officers are monitoring online chatter and ready to disperse—or arrest—any group that threatens safety. Lieutenant Barnes warns: no tolerance for disorder. Parents are urged to talk to kids, because this year, the goal is simple: keep the celebration…