Fireworks Safety Restrictions
Summary
Battalion Chief Troy Morgan presented extended Stage 1 firework restrictions due to extremely dry conditions, and the council emphasized public outreach and signage.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minor costs for printing and posting additional restrictive signage.
Heber City residents and property owners protected from wildfire risks.
Residents who prefer to light fireworks at home or in their own neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (10)
No fireworks incidents in Wasatch County over Fourth of July, but ban remains controversial - Park Record
The fireworks display at Memorial Hill in Midway was canceled this Fourth of July. Credit: Park Record file photo by Jack Casebolt Wasatch County residents got the memo about Gov. Spencer Cox’s July...
Firework ban takes the bang out of Heber Marching Band fundraiser
Firework ban takes the bang out of Heber Marching Band fundraiser KSL News
Let's be safe - Park Record
"Following Gov. Spencer Cox’s executive order banning the use of fireworks throughout Utah on June 25, I issued an emergency order per UCA 53-2A-208 banning the use of all fireworks within Heber City, effective June 26."
What you need to know about fireworks bans in the Wasatch Back
What you need to know about fireworks bans in the Wasatch Back TownLift, Park City News
Heber City votes to keep fireworks for America250 amid Governor Cox's statewide executive order implementing restrictions
Heber City votes to keep fireworks for America250 amid Governor Cox's statewide executive order implementing restrictions ABC4 Utah
UPDATE: Heber City reverses course, bans all fireworks
UPDATE: Heber City reverses course, bans all fireworks KPCW
City Council - Jun 25, 2026
With extreme fire danger this year, the city is trying to balance the tradition of July 4th fireworks with the need to prevent wildfires. They are designating specific parks for fireworks to keep them away from dry grass and homes.
UPDATE: Heber City will not allow fireworks on July 4
UPDATE: Heber City will not allow fireworks on July 4 KPCW
UPDATE: Mayor’s emergency order bans all fireworks in Heber City
UPDATE: Mayor’s emergency order bans all fireworks in Heber City TownLift, Park City News
City Council - Jul 1, 2025
Battalion Chief Troy Morgan presented extended Stage 1 firework restrictions due to extremely dry conditions, and the council emphasized public outreach and signage.
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