### [2026-06-25](/feed/2026/06/25/index.md)

##### 2026 United States wildfires
# Utah governor Spencer Cox announces a state of emergency and temporary restrictions on fireworks through the U.S. Independence Day weekend until July 5 due to ongoing wildfires in the state, including the Cottonwood Fire. 




### Sources:

1. [Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/environment/2026/06/25/governor-cox-issues-statewide-firework-restrictions/)
2. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/26/utah-governor-fireworks-wildfires)

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