As Utah burns, Gov. Spencer Cox orders firework restrictions ahead of July Fourth
“When people who have dedicated their lives to protecting Utah tell us this year is different, we desperately need to listen,” Cox said.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox, joined by state public safety and fire officials, provides an update on current wildfire conditions across the state during a news conference above the Salt Lake Valley on Thursday, June 25, 2026.