- Gov. Spencer Cox announced a ‘hybrid’ fireworks policy for Pioneer Day weekend.
- Some cities can still ban personal fireworks due to ongoing wildfire concerns and drought.
- Residents urged to exercise extreme caution even in areas that have received rain in recent weeks.
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox issued a “hybrid” fireworks policy on Monday, which allows some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns
The policy differs from a statewide ban he issued for the Fourth of July, instead allowing municipalities to use their typical fireworks maps to determine where fireworks are permitted within city limits. However, it also allows cities with ongoing elevated fire danger to work with the state forester to “request additional restrictions beyond their existing authority,” according to the governor’s office.
While monsoon showers have led to much-needed moisture across parts of the state, Cox noted earlier Monday that those have failed to reach every part of the state. That’s created ongoing fire danger in the places without rain…