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This Utah town just fully banned fireworks for the rest of the year
FOX 13 News Utah • • nation
Key Points:
- Stockton, Utah, a small town with fewer than 700 residents, has implemented a complete ban on fireworks within city limits to prevent wildfires.
- The fireworks ban took effect immediately and will remain in place until the end of 2026 as a safety measure amid ongoing wildfire threats.
- This decision follows recent wildfire activity in the area, including the Hastings Fire in Tooele County and the human-caused South Mountain Fire near Stockton, which burned over 1,800 acres.
- Officials emphasized the importance of fire safety vigilance as the region enters the upcoming fire season to protect residents and municipal assets.
