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Here’s which Wasatch Front cities have banned fireworks for July Fourth, and which ones have looser restrictions

The Beehive State has faced an intense start to fire season, prompting concern of what’s to come over the July Fourth weekend.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign from the Sandy Fire Department warning about a fireworks ban is seen across the street from Mad Matt's Fireworks in Sandy on Monday, June 29, 2026.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign from the Sandy Fire Department warning about a fireworks ban is seen across the street from Mad Matt's Fireworks in Sandy on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Amid a sizzling start to Utah’s wildfire season, many cities across the state are banning residents from setting off personal fireworks ahead of the July Fourth weekend.

The restrictions come after Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order last week that gave the state forester power to prohibit fireworks over the holiday weekend. It also allows cities and towns to designate areas within their limits where they can be set off.

Professional shows are unaffected by the order.

Personal fireworks will be banned in all of Salt Lake County, but several communities across the state have taken advantage of the authority to create exempt zones.

We compiled a list showing which cities in Utah’s most populous areas have bans in place, which ones have designated fireworks zones and which ones are still thinking it over. This list isn’t comprehensive, so if you don’t see your city here, you may be able to find additional information on your local government’s website or social media channels.

Blanket ban citywide

Utah County:

• Alpine.

• Eagle Mountain.

• Cedar Hills.

• Lehi.

• Lindon.

• Orem.

• Pleasant Grove.

• Provo.

• Salem.

Davis County:

• Bountiful.

• Centerville.

• Fruit Heights.

• North Salt Lake.

• West Bountiful.

• Woods Cross.

Weber County:

• Farr West.

• Harrisville.

• Hooper.

• North Ogden.

• Ogden.

• Pleasant View.

• Roy.

• South Ogden.

• Washington Terrace.

Places with designated fireworks zones

Utah County:

• Spanish Fork.

• Springville, which is only allowing small items, like smoke bombs and sparklers, in some areas.

Davis County:

• Clearfield.

• Clinton.

• Farmington, only at Farmington Regional Park.

• South Weber.

• Sunset.

• West Point.

Weber County:

• Plain City, only in dirt areas at Lee Olsen Park and Town Square.

Still reviewing Cox’s order

Utah County:

• American Fork.

• Highland.

• Mapleton.

• Payson.

• Santaquin.

• Vineyard.

Davis County:

• Kaysville.

• Layton.

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