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This photo taken Tuesday, July 2, 2024, shows a sign warning of an area in Lehi, north of Timpanogos Highway, where fireworks are not allowed.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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Various fireworks are stacked at the Some Dude's Fireworks tent in Lehi on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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This map shows the areas in Lehi where fireworks are prohibited (red) and allowed (green) for the year 2024.

Courtesy of Lehi City

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This map shows the areas in Provo (yellow) where fireworks are not allowed and (green) where citizens can legally set them off.

Courtesy of Provo City

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July in Utah means hot weather, two major holidays, family reunions and fireworks.

Late Tuesday morning, the window for setting off fireworks opened in designated areas of the state.

According to Utah state law, the discharge of fireworks for personal use is only permitted between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. from July 2 to 5 and again from July 22 to 25. On July 4 and 24, the hours are extended by one hour until midnight.

You've probably seen tents selling fireworks in the parking lot of your local grocery store or school.

Bella Dejel of Saratoga Springs picked up a handful of small fireworks that dance and change color at Some Dudes Fireworks in Lehi on Tuesday morning that she hopes her nearly 2-year-old daughter will enjoy watching.

“We got some blooming flowers and Pop-Its and some sparklers,” she said.

While the mother and daughter opted for low-impact ground-based fireworks, Dejel said her favorites include aerial fireworks and those that light up the sky.

But she is also aware of the restrictions in place. “Yes, we adhere to them pretty closely,” she said.

Cities across Utah County continue to warn about the risks associated with this summer's increased fire danger and the potentially catastrophic consequences that improperly handled fireworks can have.

In Lehi, fireworks are prohibited in areas north of Timpanogos Highway, including Traverse Mountain and along the Dry Creek Corridor from 1200 East to Center Street.

“The wet winter has given us lush vegetation. As that vegetation continues to dry out, the fire danger continues to increase,” Lehi City Fire Chief Garion Rowett said in an email. “Areas where that vegetation is not controlled are the areas of most concern.”

For 2024, the city has opened two city parks for those who want to set off fireworks: Lehi Sports Park and Olympic Park.

“We are considering opening the new Lehi Family Park next year,” Rowett said in the email.

Saratoga Springs prohibits the use of explosives near undeveloped properties in residential areas and along the foothills.

The City of Lindon is also restricting fireworks in its foothills and all city parks.

“Warning signs will be posted at the boundaries of the restricted areas. Please help us all stay safe during this critical drought time and protect our beautiful nature and watershed,” the Town of Lindon's website states.

Fireworks are prohibited in most parts of Eagle Mountain, but the city provides a map indicating where detonations are permitted.

Fireworks are permitted at just over a dozen city parks in Provo, including Seratoma, Exchange, Fort Utah, Sunset View, Provost, Kiwanis, Franklin, Carterville, Lakeview, Maeser, Rotary, Riverview and Spring Creek.

The use of fireworks is prohibited in all other parks and areas along the Provo Foothills.

Spanish Fork prohibits fireworks near mountainsides and within 200 feet of undeveloped land or fields.

The Utah Department of Public Safety has a complete list of locations where fireworks are not allowed.

In most cases, failure to comply with the restrictions can result in a $1,000 fine.

Fire officials are urging citizens to exercise caution and common sense when setting off fireworks. After setting off, they are advising people to cool the fireworks in a bucket of water before disposing of them. They are also advising that small children should be kept away from fireworks.

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