We are just a few days away from celebrating our freedom and that means it’s almost time to set off fireworks.
But before you do, experts have a warning for Utahns.
Restrictions: Check here if fireworks are banned or restricted in your area
Although fireworks are for sale right now, residents cannot set them off until July 1 to July 7.
After July 4, fireworks are allowed again for Pioneer Day from July 21 to July 27.
On July 4 and July 24, Utahns can set off fireworks from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Experts say keep a fire extinguisher and bucket of water handy when putting on the light shows.
Also, always read the directions and be sure to stand several feet away from the lit explosives.
Authorities are asking residents to abide by they area’s restrictions and safety guidelines.
MORE: Click here to see your area’s firework restrictions
Utah Firework Restrictions (Info from Utah Dept. of Public Safety):
Utah State Forester Statewide Restrictions
BLM Lands, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service Restrictions
Bountiful Map
Brigham City Restrictions and Map
Bryce Canyon City Restrictions
Centerville – Map
Cottonwood Heights – City Code Title 9 & 14, Ordinance 191
Daggett County Fire & Fireworks – Resolution
Draper –Ordinance and Sky Lantern Amendment
Eagle Mountain – Resolution
Enoch – Ordinance
Fruit Heights – Restrictions and Map
Henefer – The Council has also banned all fireworks, and open fires within city limits. A resolution was passed on June 28, for as long as the fire danger is high.
Holladay – Ordinance
Layton – Fireworks Restrictions and Map
Moab – Resolution
Murray – Ordinance
Myton – Resolution
North Salt Lake – Map
North View – See Weber Fire District
Ogden – See Weber Fire District
Orem – Map
Park City – Ordinance
Pleasant Grove – Resolution and Map
Plymouth – Ordinance
Provo – Fire and Fireworks Restrictions – In addition to these restrictions, fireworks are not allowed anywhere on the BYU Campus.
Rich County – Rich County and ALL of the incorporated towns within Rich county have passed a complete & TOTAL fire & fireworks prohibited resolution. We ask for support in prohibiting fires & fireworks on state lands within Rich County until further notice.
Roy – Ordinance
Salem – Ordinance
Salina – Ordinance
Salt Lake City (See Salt Lake City website for latest restrictions – Link)
Santaquin – Ordinance
Saratoga Springs – Ordinance
South Jordan – Resolution R2015-49, Jordan River Map, Bingham Creek Map
South Ogden – (See Weber Fire District)
South Weber – Map
Spanish Fork – Ordinance
Springville – Restrictions and Map
St. George –Ordinance & Map
Taylorsville – Ordinance
Unified Fire Authority Restrictionsand Interactive Map
Uintah – (See Weber Fire District)
Vernal – Ordinance
Washington Terrace – Restriction Zone
Washington County –
Weber Fire District – Restrictions and Map
West Jordan – Restrictions 2015 and Map (All), (Jordan River Map), (Bingham Creek Map), (Clay Hollow Map)
West Valley – Restrictions
