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Red flag warning in effect across western Utah this weekend, including the Fourth of July

State officials have urged residents to forgo setting off personal fireworks this year to lessen the risk of starting a new blaze amid a historic drought.

(Isaac Hale | Special to The Tribune) A red flag warning will be in effect throughout this weekend and for the Fourth of July, and officials around the state have asked people not to light personal fireworks — because of the danger of starting wildfires.

(Isaac Hale | Special to The Tribune) A red flag warning will be in effect throughout this weekend and for the Fourth of July, and officials around the state have asked people not to light personal fireworks — because of the danger of starting wildfires.