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Summit County implemented fireworks ban and fire restrictions

By Utah News Staff · July 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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Summit County implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions and a total fireworks ban earlier this summer due to extreme fire danger levels and dry vegetation.

Key takeaways

  • Fireworks were banned on all public and private lands in Summit County.
  • The county fire danger level reached extreme levels in late June.
  • Stage 2 fire restrictions were implemented due to dry vegetation and weather conditions.
  • Violating the restrictions was classified as a misdemeanor.

Summit County implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions that included a total ban on all fireworks. The restriction applied to all public and private land within the county, including areas within city boundaries.

In late June, the fire danger level for Summit County increased to extreme. During this period, all state and unincorporated lands in the county were placed under Stage 1 fire restrictions.

The implementation of Stage 2 restrictions was driven by current and forecasted weather conditions along with extremely dry vegetation conditions within Summit County.

Authorities noted that violating these fire restrictions would be considered a misdemeanor.

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