The discharge of all personal fireworks is banned in Salt Lake City limits, following Governor Cox’s executive order on June 25 through July 5, 2026, due to high fire risk. Violating firework restrictions may result in a fine of up to $1,000. The Utah State Forester will re-evaluate conditions ahead of the July 24 holiday.

Residents can instead attend professional shows to celebrate the holiday.

Salt Lake City cannot prohibit vendors from selling fireworks.

If you see something illegal, please call Salt Lake City’s non-emergency line: 801-799-3000. If you see something dangerous or an active fire, please call 911. 

Find information about current fires in Utah at UtahFireInfo.gov.

Wireless Emergency Alerts are not subscription based, they are based on location. You will receive a message even if you are in an area where you don’t live or outside the area where your phone is registered.

If there is a wildfire in Salt Lake City, please: 

• Stay informed and monitor official updates on UtahFireInfo.gov.
• Review your evacuation plan
• Gather important documents, medications, essential items
• Prepare pets and livestock for possible evacuation
• Ensure your vehicles are fueled and ready to leave if needed
• Do not call 911 for evacuation information unless you have an emergency.

You can prepare for a future wildfire by making a Personal Wildfire Action Plan. The City’s Fire Department has outlined a “Ready, Set, Go!” Plan for residents to use in advance of an evacuation.

This year, the City will put on Drone Shows in place of fireworks.

Friday, July 3rd 8 PM – 10:30 PM at Jordan Park

Friday, July 24th 10 – 10:30 PM at Liberty Park

These events are open and friendly to all ages and admission is FREE!

Smoke can travel hundreds of miles and leak indoors. It contains fine particles that harm your lungs, worsen asthma, and make the air inside unhealthy to breathe. With a few simple steps, you can keep your home’s air cleaner: 

• Use a portable air purifier
• Avoid opening windows and doors as much as possible during smoke events
• Use weather stripping and door sweeps to seal gaps around doors and windows
• Minimize use of swamp coolers if possible, which bring outdoor air inside without filtering it
• Close fresh air intake vents if possible and switch your HVAC to “recirculate” mode
• Clean surfaces regularly to remove settling smoke particles

For a complete list, visit SLC Green’s blog post on “Protecting Your Indoor Air During Wildfire Season”

It’s important that people have access to spaces where they can be cool and safe during rising summer temperatures. There are public buildings located across Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County where people can temporarily cool off. Salt Lake County has mapped 2026 Cool Zones locations to help you find a location near you.

Salt Lake City Public Utilities service area is under a Stage 2 Water Shortage Advisory; there are 5 stages of water shortage. This calls for reducing 10 million gallons of water use per day. Reductions by residents and businesses are voluntary. City facilities and government institutions are required to stay within irrigation-only meter budgets and reduce indoor water use by 10%.