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Utah Bans Fireworks Amid Wildfire Fears | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s governor slapped a statewide fireworks ban for the Fourth of July to combat wildfire risks, overriding normal local restrictions — a move he admitted he hated but praised for helping firefighters. While cities could still designate safe zones, mayors welcomed the flexibility, with one calling for permanent legal changes to let local governments handle emergencies based on their unique terrain. Lawmakers are now eyeing reforms to give cities more control, involving stakeholders from fire officials to the fireworks industry, as they debate who should make these high-stakes calls — and…
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