July 4th 2017: Weber County fireworks restrictions for when, where to celebrate
Fireworks explode behind a United States flag during a Fourth of July celebration at State Fair Meadowlands, Saturday, July 4, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Open fires and fireworks will be banned in sections of Ogden starting Tuesday, June 20, and lasting until Aug. 15.
UPDATE: This story has been updated to reflect new fireworks restrictions for the Ogden Valley and Huntsville.
Independence Day is just around the corner, which means it’s just about time to celebrate our country by lighting up the night sky with fireworks.
This beloved pastime often brings neighborhoods and communities together, but residents of Weber County should be aware of restrictions concerning the use of fireworks.
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City and fire officials across the county encourage people to use good judgment when shooting off fireworks this year. With the recent hot, dry weather conditions in Northern Utah, the risk of accidentally starting a fire is high.
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— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 28, 2017
Below are the restrictions, rules and laws regulating the use of fireworks in Weber County, based on information provided by municipalities and fire districts.
WHEN YOU CAN SHOOT FIREWORKS
Fireworks can be purchased any time from June 23 through July 27 in Utah, according to the Utah Fire Marshal, but you can only shoot them off on certain dates within that time frame.
From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 1-7 and from 11 a.m. to midnight on the Fourth of July, Utahns can shoot fireworks as long as there aren’t any restrictions in the area.
WHERE YOU CAN’T SHOOT FIREWORKS
Find your city to get more details about the restrictions in effect.
Farr West doesn’t have geographic firework restrictions, according to Weber Fire District Marshal Brandon Thueson.
However, he urged people to use caution and good judgement with fireworks, especially when lighting aerials near open fields.
There are no firework restrictions in Harrisville, according to North View Fire Marshal Ryan Barker, but he urged residents to be cautious and use good judgment this Fourth of July.
Hooper doesn’t have geographic firework restrictions, according to Thueson.
However, he urged people to use caution and good judgement with fireworks, especially when lighting aerials near open fields.
Fireworks are banned for all of unincorporated Weber County east of U.S. 89, Harrison Boulevard and Mountain Road. As of June 30, this also applies to the Ogden Valley, including Huntsville, Eden, Wolf Creek and Liberty, Thueson said.
Marriott-Slaterville doesn’t have geographic firework restrictions, according to Thueson.
However, he urged people to use caution and good judgement with fireworks, especially when lighting aerials near open fields.
Fireworks are banned in North Ogden east of Mountain Road and north 3300 North, according to North View Fire Marshal Ryan Barker.
On June 20, the Ogden Fire Department prohibited open fires and fireworks in the following areas throughout the city:
— All areas east of Harrison Boulevard from north to south city boundaries.
— All wooded areas along the Ogden and Weber River Parkway, beginning at Harrison Boulevard and continuing along the pathways to the west and south city boundaries. This also includes parks along the river corridor.
— Fort Buenaventura, the city baseball park and the dog park area located off A Avenue.
— The old landfill property located at approximately 2550 A Ave., near Fort Buenaventura.
— All open fields, vacant lots, wooded areas, and brush covered hillsides throughout the city.
Due to dangerous fire conditions, these restrictions will remain in effect until until Aug. 15, Deputy Fire Chief Eric Bauman said.
Check the map below to see the areas where fireworks are restricted in Ogden. Story continues below map.
There are no geographic restrictions for where fireworks can be discharged in Plain City, Public Works Director Bren Edwards said. However, city officials are encouraging caution and good judgment this Fourth of July.
Fireworks are banned in Pleasant View north of the canal that cuts through the city, according to Barker.
Fireworks are banned in Riverdale on all land east of the Weber River on the south end of the city and extending north to include all areas east of 700 West to the River Glen subdivision, according to Riverdale city officials.
The restrictions also include an area along the southwest bench and the east bench area extending from the south border north to the 300 West and Riverdale Road intersection.
Check the map below to see the areas where fireworks are restricted in Riverdale. Story continues below map.
Photo supplied/Riverdale City
Fireworks are banned in Riverdale on all land east of the Weber River on the south end of the city and extending north to include all areas east of 700 West to the River Glen subdivision, according to Riverdale city officials. The restrictions also include an area along the southwest bench and the east bench area extending from the south border north to the 300 West and Riverdale Road intersection.
According to city ordinance, aerial fireworks are prohibited in Roy in the following areas:
— Property along Midland Drive from 4800 South to 5000 South, east to 3500 West
— Property along 1600 West, 1750 West and Airport Road between Riverdale Road north to 4400 South
— Property owned by Ogden-Hinckley Airport.
— The Denver and Rio Grande Trail
— The Bamberger tracks
— Layton Canal property
— Property maintained by Weber Basin Water, including the water reservoir located at approximately 3750 W. 5200 South
It’s also illegal to shoot fireworks within 20 feet of any structure, the city ordinance says.
Check the map below to see the areas where fireworks are restricted in Roy. Story continues below map.
Photo supplied/Roy City
South Ogden doesn’t have any geographic restrictions for where fireworks can be used. However, the city encourages residents to avoid lighting fireworks near dry grass, open fields, wooded areas, junipers and shrubs.
There are no firework restrictions in Uintah, according to the city’s fire department, but city officials are urging residents to use caution when shooting fireworks this Fourth of July.
Fireworks and open fires are prohibited in all unincorporated areas east of U.S. 89, Harrison Boulevard and Mountain Road, according to Thueson.
As of June 30, this also applies to the Ogden Valley — including Huntsville, Eden, Wolf Creek and Liberty. Due to the dry weather and vegetation conditions, these restrictions will remain in effect until Sept. 1.
Fireworks are prohibited in areas south of Ridgeline Drive/5500 South and west of 500 West, including those in that area who are residents of Riverdale, according to the Utah Fire Marshal.
Check the map below to see the areas where fireworks are restricted in Washington Terrace. Story continues below map.
Photo supplied/Washington Terrace City
Fireworks are not allowed in the area shown here in Washington Terrace. The pink area shows parts of Riverdale where the fireworks ban is also in effect.
West Haven doesn’t have geographic firework restrictions, according to Thueson.
However, he urged people to use caution and good judgement with fireworks, especially when lighting aerials near open fields.
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