S.L. tightens fireworks restrictions for 24th of July

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Fire Department is banning the use of fireworks east of 900 East and west of Redwood Road over the 24th of July due to hot and dry conditions.In addition, no fireworks can be used north of South Temple. There are no restrictions south to the city border.The restrictions apply to all fireworks — aerials or otherwise — as the department considers them to be equally culpable in starting fire under the current conditions. Under state law, firewor