Source: FOX News
Summary
Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued a temporary, statewide restriction on fireworks for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday due to “historic” and “extraordinary” wildfire conditions. The executive order allows the state forester to ban fireworks within municipal boundaries from July 2 to July 5. 94% of Utah is facing severe or extreme drought, and the state has already seen 354 wildfires scorch nearly 142,000 acres this season. Local leaders can designate “safe areas” for fireworks, but the state forester’s closure remains in effect if they do not.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox takes a familiar stance on public safety.
The executive order is a familiar response to a recurring problem.
The state forester is granted familiar authority to designate “safe areas”.
The restriction on fireworks is a performance of caution in the face of predictable wildfires.
Author: Evan Null
