Millcreek residents who want to light fireworks for Pioneer Day on July 24, will need to check Salt Lake County's interactive map to find out whether their neighborhood allows them.

Gov. Spencer Cox announced a "hybrid" approach to fireworks restrictions on July 21, lifting his statewide emergency ban and returning authority to individual cities. Under the new framework, each municipality's existing fireworks map governs where personal fireworks may be used within city limits.

For Millcreek, that means the Salt Lake County Emergency Management map at saltlakecountyem.gov/be-prepared-community-outreach/fireworks/ determines which areas are permitted and which are restricted. The Millcreek Times was unable to confirm whether the city has imposed any additional ban beyond its standard map zones; no Millcreek-specific announcement had been posted as of July 21.

When you can light fireworks

Under Utah state code, Class C common fireworks — consumer-grade items such as fountains, sparklers, and ground spinners — are permitted from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 22, through July 25. On Pioneer Day itself, the window extends to midnight.

Where fireworks remain banned

Regardless of what the city map shows, fireworks are prohibited on all public lands and all private unincorporated lands across Utah. Statewide Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in effect on state, BLM, and private unincorporated lands. U.S. Forest Service lands are under Stage 1 or Stage 2 restrictions. Both levels ban fireworks entirely.

A spokesperson for Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson confirmed the county will keep its ban on fireworks in unincorporated areas in place for Pioneer Day, according to FOX 13 News. Neighboring Midvale and West Valley City are also maintaining full citywide bans.

Midvale Mayor Dustin Gettel said in a text message to FOX 13 that fire risk "remains very high across most of Utah" and called the ban "the most responsible course of action for the safety of our residents."

Why the governor acted

Cox told FOX 13 News at the Days of '47 Rodeo on July 21, that conditions vary widely across the Wasatch Front.

"We'll let the mayors and cities determine whether to have bans and where in their cities," Cox said.

State Forester Jamie Barnes said recent precipitation improved conditions in some areas but not everywhere, and encouraged residents to check with their city before using fireworks. Cox warned that wildfire risk remains elevated, noting the Wasatch Front has not received significant monsoon moisture. More than 75% of Utah's fires in 2026 have been human-caused, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department.

What to do

Residents should check the Salt Lake County Emergency Management fireworks map before purchasing or lighting fireworks. The map is available at saltlakecountyem.gov/be-prepared-community-outreach/fireworks/. Pioneer Day is Friday, July 24, with permitted hours running from 11 a.m. to midnight in allowed zones.