The City of Moab has banned the use of fireworks within city limits through July 31. The restriction is in response to hazardous environmental conditions and a high fire risk currently affecting the area.
The Moab City Council approved an ordinance on June 30 that prohibits the discharge of personal fireworks and the use of open fires within city boundaries due to ongoing hazardous conditions.
The Fire Chief of the Moab Valley Fire Protection District determined that hazardous conditions persist on both public and private land within the city. These conditions include dry grasses, brush, and other combustible vegetation which create an elevated wildfire risk.
To protect public safety and reduce community fire risk, the Fire Chief recommended designating the entire city as a restricted use area.
Despite the ban on personal fireworks, the professional community fireworks display scheduled for July 4 in the Sand Flats area is expected to take place at dark as originally planned.
