‘Trib Talk’: Are fireworks worth the risks?

Last summer, Independence Day fireworks combined with hot and dry conditions to set off dozens of fires throughout Salt Lake County.In response, one city banned fireworks for Pioneer Day, despite warnings that it lacked the authority to do so. And pressure mounted for state lawmakers to shrink Utah’s legal firework season.
So far, this year has seen fewer blazes, but the dangers remain with tinder-dry conditions and high temperatures. And beyond fires, the noisy, decorative bombs are a fre