Small Utah town bans fireworks before Fourth of July as state battles wildfires

Small Utah town bans fireworks before Fourth of July as state battles wildfires

A small Utah town has completely banned fireworks as the state battles a string of massive wildfires a week before the Fourth of July holiday.Stockton, a town in Tooele County with less than 700 residents as of 2020, announced Monday that all fireworks are banned within city limits. The order went into effect immediately and will remain active until the end of 2026."These measures are being taken to secure the safety of the residents of Stockton…