At a fireworks stand in Salt Lake City, the day starts with boxes. Counting them and stacking them well before the first customer ever arrives. But over the past few days, selling fireworks also means answering questions about the ban.
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“They’re asking, ‘Are these banned? Are we allowed to shoot these off? Where can we use them?'” shared stand attendant Deolinda Fiatoa.
That’s where things get complicated. Fireworks are still for sale, but personal use is banned across Salt Lake County through Sundaybecause of extreme fire danger.
How the ban is enforced depends on the city you live in. No officials would talk about their plans in person, but according to Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s office, police and fire crews are expected to enforce the ban, just like any other law…