Provo City will remain under a fireworks discharge ban through July 25 because of extreme wildfire danger. Personal fireworks are not permitted anywhere within Provo City during the duration of the ban.
After July 25, all fireworks are banned according to state law.
Severe drought conditions have left vegetation in Provo's foothills and throughout the city exceptionally dry, which increases the risk of rapidly spreading fires. Monsoon rains have not meaningfully improved these conditions.
Police Chief Troy Beebe stated that the city is taking the situation very seriously. He noted that anyone caught illegally using fireworks in Provo may face fines reaching up to $1,000. If fireworks cause a fire, individuals may face criminal charges and civil liability for damages, and parents may be held responsible for their children's actions.
The Provo Police Department will actively enforce the citywide ban throughout the holiday period by deploying additional patrols throughout the city.
Professional fireworks events are not affected by the ban, such as the fireworks show at Utah Lake on Friday, July 24. Residents can also view the University Place Mall Pioneer Day Celebration or the Fiesta Days Fireworks Show from safe locations in Utah County.
For updates and additional information, residents can visit Provo City's official communication channels at www.provo.gov.
