Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary 37%
Fox News - By Alexandra Koch - 6/25/2026, 11:11 PM
Appeal to Authority 17.5% - Framing Effect 13.3% - Availability Heuristic 12.1%
Utah 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 suspending state law to allow the state... more