Dossier
Pioneer Day
Coverage of Pioneer Day in the Nexus archive.
- Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a temporary statewide fireworks ban for the Fourth of July due to severe drought and wildfire risks, allowing local authorities to designate safe areas. The state has 354 wildfires burning 142,000 acres, with 94% of Utah in severe or extreme drought.
- Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a temporary statewide fireworks ban for the Fourth of July due to historic wildfire conditions and severe drought. The executive order allows local leaders to designate 'safe areas' for fireworks, as 94% of the state faces severe or extreme drought and 354 wildfires have burned 142,000 acres this season.