Moab Stands Firm on Fireworks Ban | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Moab, Utah, is doubling down on its fireworks ban—even as the statewide emergency order nears expiration—thanks to a proactive local state of emergency declared in July to combat wildfire risks. While Governor Spencer Cox’s statewide ban was designed to curb fire danger, Moab’s early move paid off: zero fireworks-related incidents on the Fourth of July, with residents quietly supporting the decision. Now, as Pioneer Day looms, the state weighs extending the ban, but Moab’s local ordinance will stay in place regardless. This quiet victory underscores a growing community commitment to fire…