The statewide ban was imposed for the Fourth of July holiday but was removed due to improved weather conditions in parts of the state. For Pioneer Day fireworks, from July 22-25, cities’ preexisting fireworks maps will govern how fireworks may be used within city limits, though cities with greater fire risk may work with the state to impose additional restrictions.

A Provo official told the Daily Herald Tuesday afternoon they will issue a citywide ban, with Fire Chief Jeremy Headman saying fire danger has actually increased since July 4 in the city.

“We’ve experienced hotter temperatures, much drier conditions, and we’ve missed the monsoon rain that normally brings much-needed moisture to our grasses, brush and hillsides,” Headman said. “Right now the vegetation is extremely dry, and it only takes one spark to start a fast-moving wildfire.

“One rainstorm does not make it safe. It would take several days of widespread, soaking rain to lower the fire danger enough to safely consider lifting the ban.”

In addition, American Fork determined Monday to continue the prohibition, citing thin firefighter resources, dry vegetation and drought. On Tuesday, Pleasant Grove, Lehi and Lindon followed suite.

An Orem City spokesman told the Daily Herald Tuesday the city was still in the process of getting permission from the state forester to issue a citywide fireworks ban.

Springville and Mapleton chose to return to their regular fire restrictions boundaries, while Spanish Fork maintained its July 4 restrictions, which allowed fireworks in certain city areas. Saratoga Springs and Vineyard announced Tuesday fireworks would be legal in designated areas on July 24-25.

Other cities had yet to announce their plans Tuesday afternoon. If no changes are made, the cities’ preexisting firework restrictions will remain in effect.

Low snowpack, dry weather and erratic winds have led to an unpredictable fire season, according to multiple fire authorities. Provo had just 0.39 inches of rain in June, and just a trace of rain in July, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. However, a chance of showers in Provo is forecast on Wednesday.

On July 4, one wildfire was started near Slate Canyon in Provo by aerial fireworks in a restricted area.

The state has seen 571 total fires in 2026, including 343 that were human caused, according to Utah Fire Info.

The Utah State Forester issued a press release on Tuesday, listing the municipalities that had met the required protocols to have full or targeted fireworks bans.

Here is the updated list of Utah County city regulations, according to the press release:

Salem

TARGETED BAN

Salem City’s updated fireworks restriction map is very similar to the map submitted earlier this spring, with two important changes. Previously, areas north of 400 North were restricted unless they were located within a developed neighborhood. Under the new map, all areas shown in red are restricted, including developed neighborhoods, because many of these areas are still surrounded by open fields and dry, natural vegetation that increase the risk of fire. The map has also been updated to include Loafer Mountain Parkway, a new corridor recently added on the west side of Salem.

Payson

TARGETED BAN

Payson City Mayor and Fire Chief have determined that certain portions of Payson City do not contain areas presenting an extreme wildfire hazard or warranting restrictions beyond those identified on the map produced by the municipality.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZVF7xpz9fEvFMm5dFhw7Ctg1qqxYKesP

Provo City

FULL BAN

Current conditions are significantly drier than they were during the Fourth of July holiday, resulting in an elevated wildfire risk throughout Provo. Due to increasingly hazardous fire conditions, Provo City is prohibiting the discharge of personal fireworks within all areas of the city through July 25.

Spanish Fork

TARGETED BAN

City ordinance prohibits the use of fireworks on the mountainside and within 200 feet of any vacant field or lot. While the firework map adopted by the City Council this spring included these restrictions in the accompanying text, it did not visually identify them with a red overlay on the map. The map has also been updated to prohibit fireworks in public parks and on school properties, where large areas of dry grass near homes could increase the risk of fire.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-c2pe21qZwMgR4yLfleV6IPJz3g6iFYe

Eagle Mountain

FULL BAN

The city of Eagle Mountain requests authorization to prohibit the discharge of personal fireworks citywide from July 22nd through July 25th based on current local conditions, available firefighting resources, ignition potential, and the risk to homes and other property throughout the community.

Mapleton

TARGETED BAN

Mayor finds that establishing a designated fireworks discharge area is in the interest of protecting public health, safety, and property while allowing residents a limited opportunity to celebrate in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order. Mayor Garrett and Chief Glasgow have reviewed all fire hazard risks and burn probabilities in all areas within the city limits. They have determined this updated restrictions map allows for some fireworks discharge while mitigating wildfire risk to a minimum.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djPXEQUKo8MZGEgtAFkIQsR8xFjF8laq/view?usp=sharing

Lehi

FULL BAN

Lehi City, we respectfully request approval to prohibit the discharge of consumer fireworks within the incorporated limits of Lehi City from July 22 through July 24, 2026, due to current hazardous environmental conditions and the increased risk of wildfire. This request is based on an evaluation of current fire conditions, weather forecasts, fuel conditions, available emergency response resources, and the unique characteristics of Lehi City’s landscape. After reviewing these factors, we believe the temporary prohibition is necessary to protect the lives, property, and natural resources within our community.

Saratoga Springs

TARGETED BAN

City wildland resources are currently deployed in support of State fire suppression efforts. This resource availability supports limiting our discharge dates to the July 24 – 25 window. Current fire conditions necessitate small modifications to our current restrictions map as these changes are within the State Fireworks Act allowed restrictions.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=126jUz8E3Dx_o_-RFb02_aviQOR0U2w8b

Highland

FULL BAN

Current fire conditions throughout and surrounding both communities continue to present an elevated wildfire risk. Prolonged hot, dry weather, critically low fuel moistures, and abundant receptive vegetation have created conditions where a single fireworks-related ignition could rapidly spread and threaten lives, homes, critical infrastructure, and natural resources. Fireworks have historically been a preventable source of wildfire ignitions and, under current conditions, pose an unacceptable public safety risk. A temporary prohibition will reduce the likelihood of preventable wildfires, preserve emergency response capacity, and lessen the burden on already limited fire and EMS resources, ensuring personnel remain available to respond to life-threatening emergencies and other critical incidents throughout the holiday weekend.

Cedar Hills

FULL BAN

Due to the elevated wildfire risk expected during the upcoming July 24th holiday period, Cedar Hills has determined that a full ban is appropriate for the city. Personal use of fireworks is prohibited.

Lindon

FULL BAN

Lindon City has decided to continue to prohibit the discharge of personal fireworks within city limits for the Pioneer Day holiday, including the days leading up to, and after Pioneer Day. This is consistent with the fireworks restrictions imposed on July 4th.

Alpine

FULL BAN

Current fire conditions throughout and surrounding Alpine City continue to present an elevated wildfire risk. Prolonged hot, dry weather, critically low fuel moistures, and abundant receptive vegetation have created conditions where a single fireworks-related ignition could rapidly spread and threaten lives, homes, critical infrastructure, and natural resources. Much of Alpine City is in the WUI and our city boundary touches USFS lands.

American Fork

FULL BAN

Weather conditions remain hot and dry with depleted soil moistures. Drought conditions have caused many areas of volatile, dry, combustible vegetation, highly susceptible to fire through fireworks discharge.

Orem

FULL BAN

Extreme weather conditions including high heat, lack of recent precipitation, dry soil and vegetative conditions have resulted in extreme fire hazard conditions in the entire City of Orem. These conditions have not improved enough since July 4th to warrant the use of fireworks within the municipality. In addition, there is significant uncertainty regarding the availability of local firefighting resources in the event of local fires which could result in inadequate resources to effectively combat fires ignited by fireworks. These factors combined, make the use of fireworks unacceptably hazardous in the City during the holiday period of July 23-25, 2026.

Pleasant Grove

FULL BAN

Based on current fire conditions and wildfire risk factors, there is strong justification for implementing a temporary ban on the discharge of personal fireworks within Pleasant Grove.

Vineyard

TARGETED BAN

On behalf of Vineyard City, we respectfully request that the State Forester authorize additional fireworks restrictions within the areas identified on the map accompanying this request. The City’s request is based on current and anticipated conditions that present an increased potential for fireworks-related fires. These conditions include dry vegetation, low soil and fuel moisture, elevated summer temperatures, wind conditions, and the presence of undeveloped or vegetated areas near residential neighborhoods, public facilities, transportation corridors, and other community assets.

https://j-a.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=7cca7e4078764232a2616d019 bf5c6c6