![]() Spencer Cox banned fireworks on all state-owned land on June 8 and has said he would like to ban fireworks on all land but that he can’t due to limitations of his emergency power as governor. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands reported on June 23 there had already been 422 fires in the state that had burned 57,245 acres and 88% of these fires have been human caused. In recent weeks there has been increased scrutiny over the use of fireworks given how easily they can start a fire if they’re set off around easily combustible materials such as dry vegetation. George Fire Department Battalion Chief Darren Imlay said that if citizens follow the precautions found on the city website most fires can be prevented. These controlled fireworks displays shouldn't cause any especially dangerous fires since both cities take precautions, but fire officials say they still worry about fireworks set off by private citizens. July 5 and doing its fireworks show after the sun sets at the Cedar City airport. to midnight and Cedar City is throwing its parade at 9:30 a.m. George is holding its event July 3 at Town Square Park with the festivities going from 6:30 a.m. George and Cedar City are both holding events with fireworks this weekend, although neither are on July 4 since it falls on a Sunday. George and Cedar City despite the region's severe drought conditions. Independence Day celebrations are going forward with fireworks and all in St. Watch Video: Utah Officials: Fireworks spark fire, evacuations
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