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Cox issues ‘hybrid’ fireworks ban for Pioneer Day

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Gov. Spencer Cox says he plans to issue a "hybrid" fireworks policy on Monday, which will allow some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns.

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  1. ABC 4 Utah

    Hybrid fireworks ban coming for Pioneer Day, Gov. Cox says (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    ABC 4 Utah's feed description

    A hybrid ban on fireworks will be put into place for Pioneer Day, Governor Spencer Cox said, meaning that cities will be able to determine what kind of restrictions they want.

  2. Deseret News

    Cox issues ‘hybrid’ fireworks ban for Pioneer Day (opens Deseret News)

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    Gov. Spencer Cox says he plans to issue a "hybrid" fireworks policy on Monday, which will allow some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns.

  3. Salt Lake Tribune

    After banning July Fourth fireworks, Gov. Cox now says cities can decide for Pioneer Day (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    Salt Lake Tribune's feed description

    After banning fireworks in Utah over the July Fourth holiday, Gov. Cox said cities and towns will now have the option of requesting bans on fireworks over the Pioneer Day holiday.

  4. Utah News Dispatch

    Utah eases its default firework ban ahead of Pioneer Day — but restrictions remain (opens Utah News Dispatch)

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    Utah News Dispatch's feed description

    Ahead of the Pioneer Day holiday this week, Utah lifted its default personal fireworks ban and returned the authority over restrictions to cities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Monday. However, some caveats will remain, and the state forester will still be allowed to place restrictions in areas fa…

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