But this year, we have to respond to the reality that is with us, that not the one that we wish we had. So Today, I'm issuing an executive order that temporarily expands the authority of our state forester to restrict fireworks across the state of Utah through July 5th. Now, here's what that means. The default during this and just this extraordinary fire season will be that fireworks are prohibited statewide. It's not about taking decisions away from local communities. (20:14–20:25)
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