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Wildfires cast a shadow over Utah’s Fourth of July as fireworks are restricted and communities mourn treasured places

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By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — With Utah gripped by one of its most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory, state officials have imposed sweeping restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebrations, saying the risk of sparking catastrophic new fires …

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  1. Utah News Dispatch

    Utah Gov. Cox orders July 4 fireworks ban amid devastating wildfires (opens Utah News Dispatch)

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    Wildfires have become the norm during the dry and hot summers in the West. This year, however, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says, is not like the others. Facing unprecedented fire conditions, fireworks will be restricted across Utah through July 5 under an executive order the governor has signed granting t…

  2. WANE Fort Wayne

    Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows (opens WANE Fort Wayne)

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    Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency as the United States' largest wildfire expanded its reach across more tinder-dry forest.

  3. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Utah declares a state of emergency, restricts fireworks amid growing wildfire (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency ahead of July Fourth celebrations as crews rush to fight new blazes in the arid state.

  4. KRDO

    Wildfires cast a shadow over Utah’s Fourth of July as fireworks are restricted and communities mourn treasured places (opens KRDO)

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    By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — With Utah gripped by one of its most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory, state officials have imposed sweeping restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebrations, saying the risk of sparking catastrophic new fires …

  5. End Time Headlines

    Deadly wildfires rage across the Southwest killing several firefighters (opens End Time Headlines)

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    Devastating wildfires are casting a dark shadow over Utah’s Independence Day celebrations, prompting state officials to impose broad restrictions on fireworks amid extreme fire danger. With the nation marking its 250th anniversary, communities across the state are grappling with one of the most seve…

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