Utah County saw state’s worst air pollution after Independence Day fireworks

Neighborhood fireworks have the most impact on air quality, according to Utah health officials

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fireworks at Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Particle pollution lingered in Utah County early Wednesday after Independence Day celebrations late Tuesday, July 4, 2023 — more than any other county in the state.

Utah County saw state’s worst air pollution after Independence Day fireworks

Neighborhood fireworks have the most impact on air quality, according to Utah health officials

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