Have A Safe Fourth of July Holiday
Fireworks will start popping now all
around Utah, with festivities peaking on Thursday, July 4th. There
will be celebrations in virtually all Utah communities and at many of
our national and state parks. Travelers are always welcome to join
the festivities. See our events database for details on many celebrations around the state.
Officials are urging caution because of
conditions that make some activities more dangerous than usual this
year. We are experiencing a drought and backcountry conditions are
dry and so fire danger is high. Campfires are restricted to fire pits
in developed campgrounds. Fireworks are not allowed on public land
and are also prohibited from many foothill areas around our
communities. Fireworks are never allowed in national parks and in
Forest Service areas.
Also, air temperatures have been very
high and hot weather is expected to continue through the holiday
period. People involved in outdoor activities need to drink plenty of
fluids and minimize activity during the hot part of the afternoon.
The Deseret News has these two good
articles pertaining to the holiday celebrations:
Here are quotes from the first article:
Only fireworks
that can be legally sold in Utah can be used in the state, meaning
many popular explosives — firecrackers, M-80s, cherry bombs, bottle
rockets and Roman candles — are prohibited, fire officials said.
State Fire Marshal
Coy Porter said anything that shoots into the air and explodes —
other than fireworks designated as "aerials" — is illegal
in Utah.
State-approved
fireworks can be purchased through July 27, but they can only be
legally ignited between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. July 1-7 and July 21-27.
The hours are extended to midnight on July Fourth and July 24.
The Utah Department of Public Safety
website has information on where
fireworks are legal, and where they are prohibited.
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