Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary
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Jun 25, 2026, 7:11 pm86 ptsUtah Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday issued a temporary, statewide restriction on fireworks for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, citing "historic" and "extraordinary" wildfire conditions across the state. Cox, a Republican, signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency, temporarily…
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