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Why Utah banned fireworks on America 250 amid record wildfires

Gov. Spencer Cox issued on executive order banning fireworks within city limits. The state has the largest wildfire in the country near Beaver County.

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Salt Lake City Deseret News· Jun 26, 11:42 PMWhy Utah banned fireworks on America 250 amid record wildfires

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Where you can and can’t light personal fireworks in Utah this Fourth of JulyUtah Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued an order banning personal fireworks amid Utah's worst fire season in at least six years. Cities, however, have the option to create "safe zones."

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