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(KSL News) -- With the Fourth of July just around the corner and a number of wildfires burning, cities are issuing fireworks restrictions.
Provo has already banned fireworks in most areas. Now Salt Lake City has followed suit. Fireworks are not allowed in essentially all of Salt Lake City.
The following areas around Salt Lake City are restricted from any fireworks use:
Commencing at a point where I-215 enters Salt Lake City limits.
All points east of I-215 to 2100 South, then east to Wasatch Drive, then north to Sunnyside Avenue.
All areas east of Arapeen Drive from Sunnyside Avenue to Wakara Way.
All areas east of a line projected from Arapeen and Wakara Way to Wasatch Drive and South Campus Drive
All areas east of Wasatch Drive to North Campus Drive.
All areas east of Virginia Street (1300 E.) from South Temple to 11th Avenue.
All areas north of 11th Avenue to City Creek Canyon. Both sides of City Creek Canyon.
From the west side of City Creek Canyon, all areas north of 500 North to 200 West, north on 200 West to Wall Street, along Wall Street until it intersects with Beck Street, then north to the north City limits.
All areas west of I-215 in Salt Lake City
Additional fireworks information:
Only Class C fireworks are allowed
Fireworks may be discharged from July 1 - July 7 and July 21 - July 27 in approved areas
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase fireworks
Parents are strongly encouraged to supervise their children while using fireworks
Please keep a bucket of water nearby to place spent fireworks in for at least twelve hours before discarding into a garbage can
Fireworks such as bottle rockets and roman candles are strictly prohibited
Buy fireworks that are sold in Utah. Many fireworks sold in Wyoming are illegal to use in Utah
Fireworks laws will be strictly enforced
