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A variety of fireworks are stacked inside of the Some Dude's Fireworks tent in Lehi on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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This photo taken Tuesday, July 2, 2024, shows a sign warning of an area where fireworks are not allowed in Lehi, north of Timpanogos Highway.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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Fireworks explode after the Stadium of Fire concert at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Harrison Epstein, Daily Herald

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Fireworks are sold in an outdoor tent in Provo on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Harrison Epstein, Daily Herald

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Gov. Spencer Cox’s statewide ban on fireworks through July 5 due to the state’s extreme wildfire conditions left room for municipalities to make their own firework designations in consultation with local fire departments.

In turn, several Utah County cities have released information on their respective firework restrictions as the Fourth of July approaches – with many prohibiting them outright.

Last week, Provo, Orem, Alpine, Eagle Mountain, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Salem and Cedar Hills announced city-wide firework bans through July 5, and Lehi followed suit on Monday.

The moves come as the firefighters combat 13 large wildfires statewide, including the Iron Fire in Juab, Tooele and Utah counties (77% contained) and the neighboring Cherry Fire (21% contained).

Provo City Fire Chief Jeremy Headman called on residents to press pause due to severe drought and more than 300 wildfires in Utah this year, 80% of which he said were human-caused. He added that every year, the department fights dozens of fires caused by fireworks outside of the ban area.

“This is a year to take a break from the firework tradition,” Headman said in a social media post. “Enjoy a professional firework show instead. Uphold the ban. Make a difference for your neighbors, for your city and for us.”

Orem will also uphold a citywide ban under the recommendation of Fire Chief Marc Sanderson, with sparklers under 12 inches and snappers still permitted.

“Record-breaking drought conditions have made the risk of catastrophic wildfire simply too high,” Orem City said in a post. “While we love celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, protecting our neighborhoods, homes, mountainlands, and the lives of our Orem wildfire response team must come first.”

In Lehi’s Monday announcement, it said previously published maps showing permissible fireworks discharge areas are temporarily suspended through July 5. The city encouraged residents to join the city’s Freedom Celebration at Thanksgiving Point Electric Park.

Some cities are still permitting some fireworks in specific zones.

Springville released a map Friday showing fireworks are prohibited in a red area, encompassing the mountain bench and much of west Springville, and a yellow area inside in which Division 1.4G fireworks are banned, but novelty fireworks such as smoke bombs and sparklers are allowed.

Spanish Fork banned fireworks at the foothills to the south and more rural areas to the north, but is permitting them in much of town.

“We encourage residents to familiarize themselves with the map and state firework laws to enjoy a safe holiday,” Spanish Fork said in a post.

As of Monday night, several other cities were undecided. American Fork, Payson, Santaquin, Saratoga Springs, Mapleton and Vineyard said they were still consulting local fire and police officials and had yet to make a decision.

Woodland Hills’ year-around firework ban will be enforced. On June 23, the Elk Ridge City Council signed a resolution prohibiting fireworks through November. Highland said it was evaluating conditions and Cox’s executive order and would make a decision Tuesday.

Fireworks are prohibited in unincorporated Utah County under Stage 2 fire restrictions.

Check back for updates as more municipalities make announcements or contact your local city offices for details on restrictions in your area.