Governor Cox signed an Executive Order 2026-04 declaring a state of emergency declaring a State of Emergency due to extreme wildfire conditions, this State of Emergency that suspends UCA 53-7-224 and temporarily restricts fireworks discharge within incorporated cities and municipalities.

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This Executive Order remains in effect, allowing the State Forester to implement fireworks restrictions where wildfire conditions are extremely hazardous. For the Pioneer Day holiday and fireworks period (July 22-25), municipalities may request expanded restrictions based on local conditions. Residents should check with their city for current fireworks restrictions and/or designated areas before using fireworks.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect for portions of Weber County.

Fireworks are already prohibited on:

• All unincorporated Weber County lands

• State Lands

• Federal Lands

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These restrictions remain in effect regardless of municipal fireworks policies.

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EXCEPTIONS:

The current restrictions allow only the following exceptions:

• Licensed permitted public fireworks displays.

• Fireworks discharged within a designated area approved by each individual city.*

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*Not all cities have designated approved fireworks areas. Please check your city's website, social media, or official communication channels for most current information.

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WEBER FIRE DISTRICT'S JURISDICTION

The following incorporated cities within Weber Fire District's jurisdiction have expanded their fireworks restrictions for the Pioneer Day Holiday:

• Farr West

• Hooper

• Huntsville

• Marriott-Slaterville

• Ogden Valley City

• Uintah

• West Haven

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Unincorporated Weber County remains under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions* which prohibits:

• Fireworks and all pyrotechnic devices

• Open flame including charcoal grills, barbecues, coal and wood-burning stoves, and tent stoves

• Smoking in dry vegetation

• Operating engines without an approved spark arrestor,

• Cutting, welding, grinding, or other metal-working activities that may create sparks.

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For complete details, review the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions infographic and maps.