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Moab is reminding residents about fireworks restrictions for the July holidays. Make sure you know the rules before you plan your celebrations to avoid any fines or issues.
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One Utah community will keep its fireworks ban even if the rest of the state doesn't fox13now.com
At a special June 30 meeting, the council adopted Ordinance 2026-14 — no private fireworks or open fires anywhere in city limits through July 31. Extra officers patrol nightly through July 5, and the city's Fourth of July show is still on.
$1,000 fine for setting off fireworks in Moab; official show still on Moab Sun News
Moab Police Chief Lex Bell said anyone found guilty of using personal fireworks could face a $1,000 fine and would be financially liable for any damages caused by that use.
Moab mayor bans personal fireworks in emergency declaration The Times-Independent
The City of Moab encourages all residents and visitors to comply with local fireworks laws to help protect our community, environment, and personal safety this holiday season.
As of Tuesday, June 23, it had been 25 days since there had been any measurable rain anywhere in southeastern Utah and that red flag warnings had been issued on 15 out of 23 days so far in the month of June.
Citing extreme wildfire danger, Moab is banning the use of fireworks inside city limits for the Fourth of July. The professional show, launched from outside town, will still go on.
Moab City Council moved to ban fireworks use citywide for July 4 amid extreme fire danger, weighed mandatory summer watering rules, and made its low-income utility-assistance program permanent at its June 23 meeting.
City of Moab implements fireworks restrictions The Times-Independent
Due to extreme fire danger, the city is implementing a fireworks ban and formalizing agreements with fire districts to ensure state support during emergencies.
As residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Grand County Commission is urging people to follow fireworks laws after fire officials warned that exceptionally dry conditions have created very high wildfire danger across Grand County. Com...
Grand County commissioners adopted a resolution urging residents to forgo personal fireworks around July 4 as a fire official warned that danger is at the 95th percentile and climbing.
The city is adopting state-mandated fire codes to better protect homes near wildland areas. Officials are focusing on local risks rather than broad state maps.
Moab City warns of fireworks restrictions ahead of July holidays The Times-Independent
Due to dry conditions, fireworks are banned in most city areas to prevent wildfires.
City approves new noise ordinance The Times-Independent
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